The text provides a comprehensive comparison of two continuous delivery tools, Spinnaker and Codefresh, highlighting their capabilities, installation options, and support for Docker and Kubernetes deployments. Spinnaker, originally developed by Netflix and open-sourced in 2015, is a multi-cloud deployment solution that focuses solely on the cloud deployment part of continuous delivery and relies on Jenkins for continuous integration tasks. In contrast, Codefresh offers a complete CI/CD solution handling all aspects of the software lifecycle, with robust support for Docker and Kubernetes, and provides various installation options including hosted, hybrid, and on-premises versions to suit different organizational needs. The text emphasizes Codefresh’s superior Docker and Kubernetes support, making it a more integrated and straightforward choice for those deploying applications in Kubernetes environments, while acknowledging Spinnaker’s strength in providing a consistent deployment experience across multiple cloud providers, especially for VM deployments. Additionally, the text suggests the potential for Spinnaker and Codefresh to work together with the development of a suitable plugin, though this is seen as a more complex endeavor.