Ubuntu Livepatch Alternatives

Apps similar to Ubuntu Livepatch include KernelCare. It's paid, but kpatch is free. Other options are Ksplice Uptrack and kGraft. In total there are four apps like Ubuntu Livepatch for Linux.

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  1. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  2. 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
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  4. 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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • SUSE Linux Enterprise
    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU
    Without additional logic in place, not replacing patched functions atomically could lead to inconsistencies.
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  5. K

    kpatch

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    kpatch 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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • US flagUnited States
    kpatch screenshot 1
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