k9s vs Rancher Desktop
k9sContainer Orchestration
Free (open source)Published price
Rancher DesktopKubernetes Management
FreePublished price
k9s Container Orchestration Kubernetes CLI to manage clusters in style. | Rancher Desktop Kubernetes Management Container Management and Kubernetes on the Desktop | |
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| Overview | ||
| Category | Container Orchestration | Kubernetes Management |
| What it is | k9s is an open-source terminal-based UI for interacting with Kubernetes clusters, providing a fast and efficient way to navigate and manage resources. | Desktop version of Rancher delivering Kubernetes and container management on macOS, Windows, and Linux. |
| Pricing | ||
| Published price | Free (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. | Free Free and open-source (SUSE-sponsored, Apache 2.0). No paid tier; commercial support is available via SUSE Rancher Prime subscriptions but the desktop app itself is free. |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Free options | Free plan · No free trial | Free plan · No free trial |
| Deal on Cubbie | None right now | None right now |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2019 | 2021 |
| Team size | 1-10 employees | 501-1000 employees |
| Headquarters | Remote | Cupertino, CA |