Software · head to head
Fig vs Helm
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Fig shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete; Helm licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (helm/helm LICENSE); as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Fig and Helm actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Fig
- Shut down on 1 September 2024. Amazon acquired Fig in August 2023 and folded it into Amazon Q Developer, which now carries the terminal autocomplete
- The standalone desktop app is no longer available or supported
- The completion specs remain open source on GitHub, but the product that consumed them is gone
Helm
- Licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (helm/helm LICENSE); as open source software it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
- Contributors must sign commits under the Developer Certificate of Origin to have them accepted, per helm.sh, a process requirement not all Kubernetes tools impose
Pricing, plan by plan
Fig
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Fig review.
Helm
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Helm review.
Which should you pick?
Questions people ask
- Is Fig or Helm better?
- Neither clearly leads. Fig starts at Free and Helm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Fig or Helm?
- Fig starts at Free and Helm at Free.
- Does Fig or Helm run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Fig for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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