Feature matrix
Three intake rails compared
Mesh Foundry stays recommended when you need tactile rack context plus facilitator coverage. Pick honestly—upgrading mid-cohort costs calendar time, not just money.
| Capability | Mesh Foundry (recommended) | Lake Lathe | Orbit Audit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid rack slices | Included with safety briefing | Optional add-on | Not included |
| Architecture critiques | Two written reviews | One group critique | Read-only risk memo |
| Facilitator triage hours | Priority queue + breakout rooms | Twice weekly | Single kickoff + email thread |
| Ideal if… | You ship Spark on Kubernetes within two quarters | You need governed lakehouse patterns first | You must sanity-check a DAG before funding |