k3d vs K9s
| k3d | K9s | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported operating systems | — | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Graphical interface | — | No |
| Kubernetes version control | — | K9s prefers Kubernetes 1.28+; compatibility matrix lists K9s versions through Kubernetes client 1.26.1 and earlier |
Both are listed in Best Local Kubernetes Tools. On Samsung Mobile US Press, k3d scores higher on our published basis.