Checkov vs KubeLinter

Checkov

6.2 #12 in Infrastructure Testing Tools

About Checkov

KubeLinter

6.2 #15 in Infrastructure Policy as Code Tools

About KubeLinter
CheckovKubeLinter
Free planYesYes
Free trialNoNo
Paid fromFreeFree
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOSLinux, macOS, self-hosted
Free planYesYes
Policy language—YAML configuration; CEL expressions
IaC formats—Kubernetes YAML, Helm, Kustomize
Policy testing—Yes
CI/CD integration—Yes
Policy reporting—Yes

Both are listed in Best Infrastructure Policy as Code Tools. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Checkov scores higher on our published basis.