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k9s vs Orbstack

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k9sContainer Orchestration
Free (open source)Published price
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OrbstackDeveloper Tools
From $8 / seat / moPublished price
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k9s
Container Orchestration

Kubernetes CLI to manage clusters in style.

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Orbstack
Developer Tools

Fast, light, simple Docker & Linux

Overview
CategoryContainer OrchestrationDeveloper Tools
What it isk9s is an open-source terminal-based UI for interacting with Kubernetes clusters, providing a fast and efficient way to navigate and manage resources.Fast, lightweight Docker Desktop alternative for macOS with native Docker and Linux VM support.
Pricing
Published priceFree (open source)
k9s does not publish a reliable current numeric list price. Pricing is supplied by the vendor or its authorized channel based on scope, users, usage, modules, or deployment.
From $8 / seat / mo
OrbStack is free for personal use. Commercial use requires Pro at $8/user/mo ($96/yr billed annually), which adds commercial licensing, debugging, and priority support. Enterprise…
Pricing modelFreeTiered plans
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20192022
Team size1-10 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersRemoteSan Francisco, CA

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