choosing-the-right-tool-for-the-job>Recommendations: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job</h2><p>So, what&rsquo;s the verdict? Well, it depends on your specific needs and priorities. For small clusters with pure L3/L4 use cases and no requirement for encryption, Cilium offers a cost-effective and performant solution. However, for larger clusters and a focus on stability, scalability, and advanced features, Istio&rsquo;s ambient mode, along with an alternate NetworkPolicy implementation, is the way to go. Man