Spinnaker Alternative

Best Spinnaker Alternative:
GitOps Without 15+ Microservices

Modernize from Spinnaker's 2014 architecture to GitOps workflows. Visual pipelines, policy enforcement, and complete CI/CD—with 70% less operational overhead. No Clouddriver, Orca, Echo, Front50, Gate, Igor, Rosco, Deck, Kayenta, or Fiat to manage.

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70% Less Complexity

Simple architecture vs 15+ microservices

Native GitOps

ArgoCD/Flux vs push-based model

Policy-as-Code

OPA/Rego built-in, not scripts

Days Not Weeks

Setup in days, not months

Spinnaker
Netflix OSS Multi-Cloud CD Enterprise Scale

What is Spinnaker?

Spinnaker is Netflix's open-source multi-cloud continuous delivery platform from 2014. It provides sophisticated deployment strategies (canary, blue-green), pipelines, and multi-cloud support across 15+ microservices for enterprise-scale CD operations.

While Spinnaker offers powerful CD capabilities, teams often struggle with operational complexity—managing Clouddriver, Orca, Echo, Front50, Gate, Igor, Rosco, Deck, Kayenta, Fiat, and more. The steep learning curve, significant infrastructure overhead, and lack of built-in CI require substantial platform engineering investment.

Common Spinnaker Challenges:

  • 15+ microservices to manage
  • High operational complexity
  • Steep learning curve
  • No built-in CI capabilities
  • Weeks-long setup process
  • Push-based deployment model

What is Atmosly?

Atmosly is a modern Kubernetes platform that provides GitOps workflows, visual pipeline builders, and AI-powered debugging without Spinnaker's 15+ microservice complexity. Setup in days, not months, with zero infrastructure overhead.

Built for cloud-native teams who need Spinnaker-level deployment capabilities without the operational burden. Atmosly delivers canary deployments, blue-green strategies, and progressive delivery with native ArgoCD/Flux integration—all through an intuitive visual interface.

Why Teams Choose Atmosly:

  • Simple architecture, zero microservices to manage
  • Visual pipeline builder (no complex YAML)
  • Full CI/CD included (not just CD)
  • Native GitOps with ArgoCD/Flux
  • Days to production, not months
  • AI-powered debugging and troubleshooting
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The Atmosly Advantage

70%

Less Operational Overhead

$150-300K

Saved on FTE Costs/Year

0

Microservices to Manage

Atmosly vs Spinnaker: Full Comparison

Modern GitOps platform vs Netflix's 2014 multi-cloud CD architecture.

Feature Atmosly Spinnaker
Architecture Simple managed platform 15+ microservices to manage
GitOps Workflows ✓ Native ArgoCD/Flux − Push-based only
Visual Pipeline Builder ✓ Modern drag-and-drop ✓ UI with JSON config
Policy-as-Code ✓ OPA/Rego built-in − Manual gate scripts
Deployment Strategies ✓ Blue/green, canary, progressive ✓ Red/black, canary, rolling
CI Integration ✓ Full CI/CD platform − CD only (external CI)
Kubernetes Native ✓ Built for K8s ✓ V2 provider (bolt-on)
Multi-Cloud Support ✓ AWS, GCP, Azure, on-prem ✓ Multi-cloud (complex setup)
Cost Optimization ✓ AI-driven FinOps − No cost features
Setup Time Hours to days Weeks to months
Maintenance Burden Minimal (0-1 FTE) High (2-3 FTE)
Active Development Active & modern Declining (Netflix moved on)

Why Teams Migrate from Spinnaker

Modern CD capabilities without the operational complexity.

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No 15+ Microservices

Spinnaker requires Clouddriver, Orca, Echo, Front50, Gate, Igor, Rosco, Deck, Kayenta, Fiat, Redis, SQL database, and object storage. Atmosly is a managed platform—no infrastructure to maintain.

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Modern GitOps

Native ArgoCD/Flux integration with declarative deployments and drift detection. Spinnaker's push-based model is outdated for Kubernetes environments.

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Days Not Weeks

Setup in days vs Spinnaker's weeks-long installation. No complex Halyard configuration, no service mesh setup, no infrastructure provisioning.

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Better UX

Modern drag-and-drop designer vs Spinnaker's aging UI. Visual pipelines without JSON configuration wrestling or arcane pipeline expressions.

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Built-In Governance

OPA/Rego policy enforcement, multi-level approvals, and compliance certifications included. Spinnaker requires custom gate scripts and manual approval logic.

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Complete CI/CD

Full CI/CD platform vs Spinnaker's CD-only approach. No external Jenkins, CircleCI, or other CI tools needed—everything in one platform.

Who Should Choose Spinnaker vs Atmosly?

Different platforms for different maturity levels and operational preferences.

Choose Spinnaker If:

  • You have significant existing Spinnaker investment
  • You have 2-3 FTE dedicated to Spinnaker operations
  • Multi-cloud VM deployments (not K8s) are critical
  • Push-based deployment model is required
  • Budget includes Armory.io or OpsMx support

Choose Atmosly If:

  • You want modern GitOps, not push-based deployments
  • Low operational overhead matters (0-1 FTE vs 2-3)
  • Kubernetes is your primary deployment target
  • Fast setup is important (days vs weeks)
  • Policy-as-code enforcement is required
  • You need full CI/CD, not just CD
  • Cost optimization and FinOps are priorities
  • Enterprise support included is preferable

Use Case Recommendations

Which platform fits your specific deployment scenario.

Kubernetes-First Teams

Primary deployment target is Kubernetes across any cloud. GitOps workflows, Helm/Kustomize support, native K8s deployments.

Choose Atmosly

Multi-Cloud VM Deployments

Deploying to VMs across AWS, GCP, Azure—not just Kubernetes. Legacy applications, cloud provider-specific services.

Consider Spinnaker

Small Platform Team

Limited DevOps/platform engineering resources. Can't dedicate 2-3 FTE to CD platform operations and maintenance.

Choose Atmosly

Enterprise Governance

Need policy-as-code, multi-level approvals, compliance certifications, and audit trails without building custom solutions.

Choose Atmosly

Complete CI/CD Platform

Need both CI and CD in one platform. Don't want separate Jenkins/CircleCI for CI and Spinnaker for CD.

Choose Atmosly

Existing Spinnaker Investment

Heavy investment in Spinnaker pipelines, trained team, and established workflows that work for your organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about migrating from Spinnaker to Atmosly.

What makes Atmosly different from Spinnaker?

Spinnaker is Netflix's complex multi-cloud CD platform from 2014 with 15+ microservices requiring extensive operational overhead. Atmosly provides modern GitOps workflows, visual pipeline design, simpler architecture, policy enforcement, cost optimization, and complete CI/CD—delivering equivalent deployment capabilities with 70% less complexity.

Can I migrate from Spinnaker to Atmosly?

Yes. Migration involves converting Spinnaker pipelines to Atmosly visual workflows, transitioning to GitOps patterns, and simplifying infrastructure. Migration typically takes 3-6 weeks with our support team, and you can run both systems in parallel during transition.

Why do teams leave Spinnaker?

Common reasons: 15+ microservices to manage, declining development (Netflix moved on), outdated push-based architecture, high maintenance burden (2-3 FTE), weeks-long installations, aging UX, no cost optimization features, and Kubernetes not being native (V2 provider bolt-on).

Does Atmosly support Spinnaker's deployment strategies?

Yes. Atmosly supports blue/green (Spinnaker's "red/black"), canary, rolling, and progressive delivery with automated rollback—equivalent capabilities but with simpler configuration and better Kubernetes integration.

What about Spinnaker's multi-cloud capabilities?

Spinnaker supports multi-cloud VM and Kubernetes deployments. Atmosly focuses on Kubernetes across multi-cloud (AWS EKS, GCP GKE, Azure AKS, on-prem). If you primarily deploy to Kubernetes, Atmosly provides better native support. VM deployments favor Spinnaker but with high operational cost.

How does operational overhead compare?

Spinnaker: 15+ microservices, Redis, SQL database, object storage—2-3 FTE for operations. Atmosly: Simple managed platform—0-1 FTE. Real savings: $150,000-300,000/year in operational costs alone, before software savings.

What about Armory.io and OpsMx?

Armory.io and OpsMx provide enterprise Spinnaker distributions with support and simplified operations—but still built on Spinnaker's complex architecture. Atmosly provides equivalent enterprise features with fundamentally simpler architecture, avoiding Spinnaker's complexity entirely.

Is Spinnaker dead or dying?

Spinnaker is stable but development has slowed significantly. Netflix moved to other solutions, community is smaller with fewer contributions. Many companies are migrating to modern alternatives. Spinnaker will likely remain in maintenance mode for existing users.

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