Kuma
Open SourceFundedUniversal Envoy-based service mesh for secure, scalable cloud networking
About Kuma
Kuma is an open-source, universal control plane built on Envoy proxy that enables distributed service connectivity across Kubernetes, virtual machines, and hybrid environments. Designed for enterprise architects, Kuma provides a scalable and multi-zone service mesh solution that supports multi-cloud and multi-cluster deployments. It facilitates zero trust security, observability, routing, and traffic reliability with an easy-to-use policy framework that covers both L4 and L7 traffic.
Kuma is ideal for organizations seeking to unify their service mesh management across diverse infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters and VM workloads, without requiring deep Envoy expertise. Its multi-mesh capability allows multiple teams to operate from a single control plane, reducing operational complexity. The platform includes native service discovery, ingress and gateway support, and integrates with API management solutions, making it suitable for mission-critical enterprise use cases that demand secure, reliable, and observable service connectivity.
Key Capabilities
- ✓Envoy-based universal service mesh control plane
- ✓Multi-cloud and multi-cluster connectivity
- ✓Support for Kubernetes and virtual machines
- ✓Zero trust security with L4 and L7 policies
- ✓Multi-mesh support from a single control plane
Integrations
Other Cloud Networking & CDN Vendors
View allRelated Buyer Guides
Independent evaluation frameworks for this category.
This profile was compiled by CIOPages from public sources with AI assistance, and may be incomplete or out of date. It is informational only and not an endorsement. Represent this vendor? or .