Port Alternative

Best Port Alternative:
Service Catalog + Native CI/CD

Complete platform with service catalog PLUS native CI/CD pipelines, visual workflow builder, GitOps, and policy enforcement. No external tools required—unlike Port's catalog-only approach that needs Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or other CI/CD tools.

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Native CI/CD

Built-in pipelines, no external tools

Visual Builder

Drag-and-drop workflow designer

GitOps Ready

ArgoCD/Flux built-in

Policy-as-Code

OPA/Rego enforcement

Developer Portal Self-Service Software Catalog

Port is an internal developer portal platform that provides software catalogs, self-service actions, and scorecards. It helps platform teams build custom developer experiences with flexible data models.

While Port offers powerful portal capabilities, it's primarily a data layer and UI framework. Teams need to integrate external tools for actual CI/CD, deployments, and infrastructure management.

Common Challenges

  • Portal layer only
  • No built-in CI/CD
  • External tool dependency
  • Integration complexity
  • Custom actions required
  • Infrastructure gaps
Complete IDP platform Built-in CI/CD pipelines Native K8s deployments

Atmosly is a complete Internal Developer Platform that combines developer portal capabilities with full CI/CD automation, Kubernetes management, and policy enforcement—all ready to use without custom development.

Unlike framework-based approaches, Atmosly provides everything teams need out of the box: visual pipeline builder, GitOps integration, approval workflows, and cost optimization.

Key Benefits

  • Complete IDP platform
  • Built-in CI/CD pipelines
  • Native K8s deployments
  • Visual pipeline builder
  • Integrated FinOps
  • All-in-one solution

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External CI/CD Tools Needed

30-50%

Lower Total Platform Cost

100%

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Atmosly vs Port: Full Comparison

Complete platform vs catalog-only solution.

Feature Atmosly Port
Service Catalog ✓ With native CI/CD ✓ Catalog only
Native CI/CD Pipelines ✓ Built-in visual builder − Requires external tools
Visual Pipeline Builder ✓ Drag-and-drop designer − Not available
Self-Service Actions ✓ With full automation ✓ Requires integrations
K8s Management ✓ Multi-cluster + GitOps − Cataloging only
GitOps Integration ✓ ArgoCD/Flux native − Manual setup required
Deployment Automation ✓ Blue/green, canary, rolling − External tools needed
Policy-as-Code (OPA) ✓ Built-in enforcement − Limited catalog policies
Approval Workflows ✓ Multi-level approvals − Basic approvals
FinOps / Cost Optimization ✓ AI-driven insights − No cost features
Security Scanning ✓ Images, configs, secrets − Not available
Pricing Model Per cluster (complete) Per entity (catalog only)

Why Teams Choose Atmosly Over Port

Complete platform vs catalog-only approach.

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Native CI/CD Built-In

Port requires Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or other external CI/CD tools. Atmosly includes complete CI/CD pipelines with visual builder—no external dependencies.

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Visual Pipeline Builder

Drag-and-drop workflow designer included. Build complex CI/CD pipelines visually—something Port doesn't offer at all.

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True K8s Management

Port catalogs K8s resources. Atmosly manages them—deployments, GitOps, scaling, policy enforcement, multi-cluster operations.

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Policy Enforcement

OPA/Rego policy-as-code built-in for security, compliance, cost governance. Port has limited catalog-level policies only.

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FinOps Included

AI-driven cost optimization, right-sizing, spot instances. Port has no cost management features—Atmosly saves 30-50% on K8s costs.

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Complete Platform

Service catalog + CI/CD + deployments + security + cost optimization in one platform. Port is catalog-only requiring tool sprawl.

Who Should Choose Port vs Atmosly?

Different approaches to developer platforms.

Choose Port If:

  • You only need a service catalog/portal
  • You already have CI/CD tools you want to keep
  • Catalog-only solution fits your needs
  • You prefer per-entity pricing
  • Basic self-service actions are sufficient

Choose Atmosly If:

  • You need service catalog + CI/CD platform
  • Visual pipeline builder saves time
  • K8s deployments and GitOps required
  • Policy enforcement is essential
  • Cost optimization matters
  • You want to consolidate tools
  • Complete platform in one solution

Use Case Recommendations

Which platform fits your specific scenario.

Complete Platform Engineering

Need service catalog with CI/CD, deployments, GitOps, approvals, and governance in one platform without managing multiple tools.

Choose Atmosly

Catalog-Only Focus

Only need service discovery and cataloging. Already have separate CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring tools you're happy with.

Consider Port

Tool Consolidation

Want to reduce tool sprawl by combining service catalog, CI/CD, deployments, and cost management into single platform.

Choose Atmosly

Visual CI/CD Required

Teams need drag-and-drop pipeline builder without YAML complexity. Want to build workflows visually.

Choose Atmosly

Enterprise Governance

Need policy-as-code enforcement, multi-level approvals, compliance controls integrated with deployments.

Choose Atmosly

K8s Cost Optimization

Want AI-driven cost optimization, right-sizing recommendations, spot instance management, resource efficiency.

Choose Atmosly

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Port vs Atmosly.

What makes Atmosly different from Port?

Port focuses on service catalog and developer portal—it catalogs services but requires external CI/CD tools. Atmosly provides service catalog PLUS native CI/CD pipelines, visual workflow builder, GitOps, policy enforcement, and cost optimization—complete platform in one solution.

Does Atmosly require external CI/CD tools?

No. Port is catalog-only and requires external tools for CI/CD and deployments. Atmosly has native CI/CD pipelines built-in with visual workflow builder, approval workflows, GitOps integration, and advanced deployment strategies—all in one platform.

How does pricing compare?

Port uses per-entity pricing which grows expensive with many services. Atmosly uses per-cluster pricing and includes complete CI/CD. When including external CI/CD tools Port requires, Atmosly typically offers better total cost of ownership.

Does Atmosly support service catalogs?

Yes. Atmosly provides service catalog with service discovery, golden paths, templates, and self-service actions. Unlike Port, Atmosly also includes complete CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation to actually provision services—not just catalog them.

Can I migrate from Port to Atmosly?

Yes. Atmosly can import your service catalog from Port. Many teams keep Port's catalog structure and add Atmosly for CI/CD, deployments, and governance. Migration is gradual—you can start with workflows while maintaining existing catalog.

Does Atmosly provide cost optimization?

Yes. Atmosly includes FinOps with AI-driven cost analytics, right-sizing, and optimization. Port has no cost management features. Teams using Atmosly typically reduce K8s costs by 30-50%.

How does policy enforcement compare?

Atmosly provides OPA policy-as-code with pre-built policies for security, compliance, and cost governance enforced during deployments. Port has limited catalog-level policies only—doesn't enforce policies on actual deployments.

Does Atmosly support Kubernetes better?

Yes. Atmosly is built for K8s with native multi-cluster management, GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux), advanced deployment strategies (blue/green, canary), and operations. Port provides basic K8s cataloging but not actual management or deployments.

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