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Argo CD

by CNCF

GitOps continuous delivery for Kubernetes.

4.6(300)CI/CD Tools
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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
CNCF
Pricing
Open source — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Self Hosted
Best for
Devops Teams, Platform Engineers
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Open source (CNCF)

What is Argo CD?

Argo CD is a ci cd tool from CNCF. Argo CD is a declarative GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes.

Argo CD uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to devops-teams, platform-engineers and runs on Self Hosted.

Standout strengths include gitops standard, open source, kubernetes-native. Worth weighing: kubernetes required.

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Pros

  • GitOps standard
  • Open source
  • Kubernetes-native

Cons

  • Kubernetes required

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Frequently asked questions

What is Argo CD?

Argo CD is a declarative GitOps continuous delivery tool for Kubernetes.

How much does Argo CD cost?

Argo CD is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Argo CD have a free trial?

Argo CD offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Argo CD support?

Argo CD is available on Self Hosted.