kpatch Alternatives

kpatch is described as 'Feature of the Linux kernel that implements live patching of a running kernel, which allows kernel patches to be applied while the kernel is still running' and is an app. There are four alternatives to kpatch for Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise and Ubuntu. The best kpatch alternative is Ubuntu Livepatch. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Ubuntu Livepatch or Ksplice Uptrack.

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  1. Ubuntu Livepatch icon

    Ubuntu Livepatch

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    Ubuntu Livepatch is the service and the software that enables organizations to quickly patch vulnerabilities on the Ubuntu Linux kernels.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Ubuntu
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    • Ubuntu Livepatch is the most popular free alternative to kpatch.

    • Ubuntu Livepatch is Free Personal and Proprietarykpatch is Free and Open Source
  2. KernelCare icon

    KernelCare

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    The best way to live patch your Linux kernel is automatically and without rebooting servers. Run your servers without interruptions by auto-applying a security update to the kernel. Without reboots, from only $2.25 per mo.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

    • KernelCare is the most popular Linux alternative to kpatch.

    • KernelCare is the most popular commercial alternative to kpatch.

    • KernelCare is Paid and Proprietarykpatch is Free and Open Source
  4. Ksplice Uptrack icon

    Ksplice Uptrack

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    Install Linux kernel updates without rebooting, saving you time and improving your security.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  5. kGraft icon

    kGraft

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    kGraft is a feature of the Linux kernel that implements live patching of a running kernel, which allows kernel patches to be applied while the kernel is still running.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • SUSE Linux Enterprise
    Without additional logic in place, not replacing patched functions atomically could lead to inconsistencies.
     
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