Argo CD Dominates GitOps Landscape as Adoption Surges
The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) survey reveals a significant shift in GitOps practices and tool usage. Argo CD has emerged as the dominant platform, with 45% of respondents using it for managing CI/CD pipelines, compared to 16% using Flux.
GitOps, a method that uses Git as the single source of truth for managing Kubernetes and IT infrastructure, is gaining traction. 77% of respondents now adhere to GitOps principles, up from 53% in 2022. Most respondents agree that GitOps improves auditability (81%) and prevents drift (78%), but opinions on its impact on security vary (63%).
Companies with mature GitOps practices perform better on DORA software delivery metrics and have increased reliability and security. However, only 16% of respondents adhere to all four key GitOps practices, with 90% using version control and 40% using declarative configurations. Argo CD, a full, opinionated platform with a web interface, is leading this shift, with 50% of GitOps-adhering companies using it, compared to Flux's 11%.
The CNCF survey indicates a growing adoption of GitOps, with Argo CD becoming the dominant platform. Companies are recognizing the benefits of GitOps, including improved auditability and prevention of drift. However, there's still room for growth in fully embracing GitOps practices. As more organizations apply GitOps to other parts of their tech stack, the future looks promising for this approach.
