TL;DR - K3s
- K3s is a lightweight Kubernetes distribution for edge, IoT, and resource-constrained environments
- It provides full Kubernetes functionality in a single binary under 100MB
- Completely free and open-source
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 86/100
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Open source
- Lightweight K8s
- Edge/IoT
- Single binary
- ARM support
About K3s
K3s is lightweight Kubernetes that runs anywhere. Certified Kubernetes with minimal resources—container orchestration for edge, IoT, and development.
The installation is trivial. The resource usage is small. The compatibility is full.
Teams needing Kubernetes without heavy infrastructure choose K3s for lightweight orchestration.
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K3s FAQ
K3s is completely free and open source from Rancher (now SUSE). You can run it on any infrastructure without licensing costs.
K3s is a lightweight Kubernetes distribution designed for edge computing and IoT. It has a smaller footprint than full Kubernetes while remaining fully certified and compatible.
K3s is a lighter version of Kubernetes with a smaller binary and lower resource requirements. Use K3s for edge, IoT, or simple deployments. Use full K8s for complex enterprise needs.