--- title: Calico Reviews meta\_title: 'Calico Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 42 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Calico works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 42 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: "DevSecOps\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t" url: https://www.g2.com/categories/devsecops --- # Calico Reviews & Product Details Visit Website The Calico platform, built on the most trusted open-source technologies in Kubernetes — Calico Open Source, Istio, Envoy, and eBPF — provides a single management plane for secure networking and observability for AI workloads. It can be deployed as Calico Cloud, a fully-managed SaaS platform, or Calico Enterprise, a self-managed platform. Calico works with popular managed Kubernetes services such as AKS, EKS, and GKE, as well as self-managed Kubernetes distributions including Red Hat OpenShift, SUSE/Rancher, VMware Tanzu, and Mirantis. Calico is the only platform with a pluggable data plane architecture enabling support for multiple data planes, including eBPF, nftables, standard Linux, VPP, and Windows. Calico secures 1 million+ clusters daily, and is used by leading companies, including NVIDIA, RBC, Bloomberg, Chipotle, GoDaddy, and Upwork. * * * Product Website Calico Seller [Tigera](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tigera) Discussions [Calico Community](https://www.g2.com/products/calico-2025-10-31/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Laura Ferguson Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 4 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/calico-2025-10-31/pricing) ![Verified User in Computer Software](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Computer Software") AC Verified User in Computer Software Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 5/22/2024 "Constantly improving, cost-effective container and network security platform." 4/5 What do you like best about Calico? Very easy to integrate into kubernetes, deployment is quick and painless. Tigera support is knowledgeable and helpful. The network security policy recommendations are excellent. Great visibility of traffic within the cluster. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? The pricing model may not be that friendly for compute-intensive environments, but offers much more value than traditional network security appliances. Configuration can be a little tricky to dial-in, but once setup properly it's basically "hands-free". Many namespaces and pods are deployed as part of the installation, which comes with more overhead albeit minimal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? We use Calico Cloud is our primary tool for securing our containerized workloads via policy including egress filtering via FQDNs, anomaly and threat detection, and namespace isolation to name a few. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Financial Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Financial Services") UF Verified User in Financial Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10/1/2024 "Security at its finest" 5/5 What do you like best about Calico? It is an easy and customizable way to use cloud based orchestration Kubernetes and to hae workflow editors to scale up, scale out, and focus on devsecops, Ioc's and malicious threat actors. This is thought of and done in the perspective of devsecops and cloud practitioners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? Nothing - it is easy to use and not very hard to get value in time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? Using Kubernetes in the form of devsecops and container runtime. Also cloud security posture management has been an important area. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Defense & Space](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Defense & Space") UD Verified User in Defense & Space Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/16/2024 "Useful tools for those who need them" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Calico? As a relatively new kubernetes user, Calico's policy, image scanning and networking dashboards provided useful insights to our cluster Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? I really wish parts of the toolset were open source so it would be easier to show the tools to others and/or make them more available for longer testing periods. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? Ensuring container are meeting certain security specifications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Food & Beverages](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Food & Beverages") AF Verified User in Food & Beverages Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 11/18/2024 "Allows us to deploy granular network policies, and empower app teams to control their own workloads." 4/5 What do you like best about Calico? Granular control for admins, while giving app teams workload observability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? Being a SaaS, Calico Cloud lacks some of the configration options found in the Enterprise offering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? Network policies based on FQDN. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller AJ Andris J. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/3/2023 "Comprehensive observability platform." 5/5 What do you like best about Calico? Calico Cloud offers many features. It brings observability, security, firewall and isolation into your Kubernetes cluster. Support is very helpful. Tigera also offers training on how to use Calico Cloud and support is very helpful and responds quickly. Tigera actively monitors customer feedback and implements additional features that customers would like see in Tigera Cloud. They offer pay as you go model or reserved capacity model, which ever fits you best and also works together with customers to bring them best value offer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? Initial setup and configuration is somewhat complicated, but none the less, support was very helpful with issues that we had encountered. Calico Cloud might feel pricy, but they offer best observability solution on the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? We have multi-tenant cluster and we use Calico Cloud to provide isolation between tenants to avoid any possible data breaches. Calico cloud bring observability tools to easily indentify outgoing and incoming traffic and easily monitor it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 8/16/2023 Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic DC David C. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 2/5/2024 "Great Product and a phenomenal company to work with" 5/5 What do you like best about Calico? Calico gives us essential visibility and control of network flow within our Kubenetes environment. It simplifies what would be an extremely complex management activities. They have regulalry introduced new features and helped us leverage them. Their support team are one of the best I have dealt with, regulalry going above and beyond to ensure the best outcome for our organisation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? We havent had any issues or problems to mention. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? We implemented Calico to improve netwrok segmentation and viaibility in our Kubernetes environment. More recently we have started leveraging container integrity and vulnerability assessment capabailities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller NG Nika G. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/6/2023 "Harnessing the Power of Calico Cloud: A Comprehensive Review" 5/5 What do you like best about Calico? From the outset, let me emphasize how transformative it has been to integrate Calico Cloud into our tech ecosystem. Calico Cloud has proven to be one of those solutions that revolutionizes the way businesses manage their networking needs and security on Kubernetes. A refreshing embodiment of innovation and performance, Calico Cloud's true worth is found in its multifaceted features that, combined, streamline the complexities of modern networking. The most helpful attribute of Calico Cloud is its capability to provide an enterprise-grade security and networking solution for multi-cluster, multi-cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. It’s this ability to adapt to various infrastructure complexities that stands out as one of its key selling points. It simplifies the network policies enforcement, visibility, and troubleshooting, effectively serving as a one-stop solution for all things networking. With Calico Cloud, network policy creation and enforcement become far less daunting tasks. It ensures consistent policy implementation across different clusters, regardless of their location. Therefore, its network policies are not only easier to enforce but also greatly enhance security and compliance. The end result is a heightened security posture and reduced risk - a boon for any organization. The service's distributed architecture is another major upside. By leveraging this approach, Calico Cloud allows us to scale our operations seamlessly and without the accompanying headaches. The scalability and resilience of our systems have significantly improved, thanks to Calico Cloud's impressive networking capabilities. Calico Cloud's multi-tenant, as-a-service model also adds a layer of efficiency that can't be overstated. It provides simplified operational management and complete visibility into our applications' communication patterns, improving our ability to identify and respond to potential threats or performance issues in a timely manner. In conclusion, Calico Cloud is a formidable player in the realm of network management and security. It brings scalability, consistency, and efficiency to the table - qualities that are often elusive in complex Kubernetes environments. Its ability to simplify network policy enforcement, provide detailed visibility, and accommodate multi-cloud environments positions it as a solution that is not only helpful but essential. For anyone looking to upgrade their networking game in today's complex tech world, Calico Cloud is certainly a recommendation that sits at the top of my list. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? Despite its advantages, Calico Cloud has a few challenges worth mentioning. Firstly, the steep learning curve might be intimidating for new or less tech-savvy users. Greater simplicity in its onboarding process could help alleviate this issue. Secondly, its configuration process, particularly for complex, multi-cluster environments, can be tedious and time-consuming. More automation and streamlined operations would enhance user experience significantly. Lastly, the platform's as-a-service model, while generally beneficial, may limit customizability for organizations with specific networking needs. Increased flexibility in this area would make Calico Cloud more appealing. In essence, while Calico Cloud has considerable strengths, its learning curve, configuration process, and limited customizability are areas where there is room for improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? Our journey with Calico Cloud has been transformative. As a tool adept at handling Kubernetes networking complexities, it's helping us solve numerous business challenges, contributing to a more efficient, secure, and scalable operation. One of the significant problems Calico Cloud is helping us tackle is the management of network policies across our multi-cluster, multi-cloud environments. It's enabling consistent policy implementation, irrespective of the location of the clusters. This has reduced the complexity in network management, enhancing our overall security and compliance posture. Moreover, Calico Cloud has drastically improved our scalability. Thanks to its distributed architecture, we can grow our operations smoothly, accommodating increased traffic without compromising system performance. This scalability ensures we meet our customers' demands effectively, enhancing our business's reliability and reputation. Finally, the visibility Calico Cloud offers into our application communication patterns has been instrumental in improving our threat detection and response times. We can now identify potential threats or performance issues faster, allowing us to act swiftly and mitigate any potential damage. This increased visibility and control are invaluable in safeguarding our operations, making us more resilient and secure. In summary, Calico Cloud is assisting us in overcoming a variety of business challenges. By simplifying network management, enabling seamless scalability, and improving our security, it's proving to be an indispensable asset to our operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") AI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 2/16/2024 "Awesome product" 5/5 What do you like best about Calico? Once you get used to the navigation and layout, you discover the wealth of information at your fingertips. The support and knowladge of the team is unmached and going the extra mile is second nature to them. Once you are setup, upgrades and management is an easy task. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? Intitial setup does tend to confuse new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? It simplifies securing the of containers and assits in resolving issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller RK Romil K. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/15/2023 "Comprehensive cloud security" 5/5 What do you like best about Calico? Calico helps us roll up multiple security features in a single place through a single installer. This makes administration and deployment significantly more straightforward compared to other solutions on the market both in terms of cost and use. Being a kubernetes native tool, it also provides us with peace of mind that we are directly protecting our services rather than building perimeter security. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? Calico would really benefit from an uninstaller that does not leave artifacts behind. Also, having native integration with cloud installers such as helm would go a long way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? Calico provides us with the tools required for us meet our SOC2 compliance requirements for network security. It also helps our Ops team as a great observability platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Verified User in Information Technology and Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Information Technology and Services") UI Verified User in Information Technology and Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/18/2023 "Calico Cloud: Network Policies, Security, and Support" 5/5 What do you like best about Calico? Calico Cloud's network policies have enhanced the level of security. We've been able to create and enforce security measures effectively, especially in a shared cluster environment. This also helped us adopt a zero-trust security approach. Calico Cloud Dashboard has given us insights into the network flow and along with the inbuild Kibana dashboard we were able to troubleshoot issues effectively. Furthermore, I must highlight the support engineers for their expertise. Whenever we faced challenges or had questions, the support team was prompt and really helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Calico? There was a steep learning curve while onboarding Calico Cloud and understanding all the features, especially security capabilities can feel overwhelming at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Calico solving and how is that benefiting you? Calico Cloud addressed the issue of isolating tenants in shared clusters and implement a zero-trust network model and gain deep visual insight into the network and flow logs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. 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