Differentiating Infrastream's Execution Platform from Port Developer Portal Framework
Infrastream’s edge over
Core Role:
Portal Layer vs. Execution Engine
Port creates a single-pane-of-glass view — cataloging services, surfacing metadata, and triggering actions via other tools.
Infrastream performs the actions, securely provisioning infrastructure, deploying code, and enforcing runtime policies.
Infrastream isn’t a UI over your tools — it’s the secure engine behind the workflows.
Security Model:
UI RBAC vs. Full-Stack Enforcement
- Executors use ephemeral, scoped credentials
- Mandatory mTLS, strict network controls, and Falco-based threat detection
- OAuth2/OIDC-authenticated platform access
Credential Handling:
External vs. Embedded
Port triggers tools that manage their own credentials — usually static, long-lived, and managed outside the portal.
Infrastream generates ephemeral, scoped, time-limited credentials through its Executors, fully managed by the platform.
Infrastructure as Code:
Orchestrated vs. Governed
Port calls Terraform or Pulumi to manage infra but doesn’t replace or secure how it runs.
Infrastream provides policy-governed IaC workflows, enforced and executed securely via its Executor model — deeply tied into GCP IAM and Secrets.
Infrastream makes IaC safe, consistent, and governed by default - not just initiated.
AI/ML Workflows:
Display vs. Deliver
Port can list ML services and trigger pipelines — but relies entirely on your CI/CD toolchain.
Infrastream delivers a built-in AI/ML orchestration strategy, securing Vertex AI Pipelines, BigQuery workflows, and high-performance Mojo/Max runners.
Security isn’t layered in - it’s built around the AI workflow from the start.
Robust all-in-one solution Offers on-premise option for data-sensitive orgs Fine-grained access controls for team roles Centralized hub for platform access Enforces best practices by default Native GitOps integration Role-based repo access Templated pipelines for consistency Auto static analysis for security Dedicated runners for isolation Auto-integrated observability Deep Kubernetes support Built-in support Bare metal & VM friendly Platform-level security Automated & integrated SSO / SAML / OIDC ready Fully native integration Integrated mesh options Secret store compatible Native support for events Manage team/user access directly Centralized permission flows Manage user/group-based auth flows Assign IAM roles from platform Manage secrets/users at scale Access & role provisioning via platform Federated auth & role sync Role-based client access provisioning
(Catalogs/Manages via API) (On-prem/VPC) (Integrates with Vault) (Via Scorecards/Policies) (Integrates)Via SCM
(Triggers/Integrates)Via CI Integration
(N/A)(Data Ingestion)
(Catalogs K8s resources) (Catalogs serverless) (Catalogs compute) Via Cloud/Tool Int.
(Integrates Okta, etc.) (Core Integration)Via Integration (e.g. Istio)
(Strong Integration) (Integrates if needed) (Uses, doesn't manage access) (Uses, doesn't manage access) (SSO integration only) (Uses credentials) (Reads/writes secrets) (Managed via GCP IAM) (Integrates as client/IdP) Can act as IdP/brokerReady to Redefine Your Infrastructure?
