TL;DR - Kind
- Kind runs Kubernetes clusters in Docker containers for local development and CI
- It enables fast, lightweight Kubernetes testing without VMs or cloud resources
- Completely free and open-source
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 80/100
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- K8s in Docker
- CI testing
- Multi-node
- Fast startup
About Kind
kind runs Kubernetes clusters in Docker containers. Local Kubernetes for development and CI—real clusters without real infrastructure.
The startup is fast. The compatibility is genuine. The local development experience is smooth.
Developers wanting local Kubernetes use kind for container-based cluster development.
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Kind FAQ
Yes, kind (Kubernetes IN Docker) is completely free and open source. It's a CNCF project designed for testing Kubernetes itself and running local clusters.
kind runs Kubernetes clusters inside Docker containers. It's perfect for CI testing, local development, and learning Kubernetes without the overhead of virtual machines.
kind uses Docker containers and is faster to start. Minikube can use VMs or Docker and offers more Kubernetes add-ons. kind is simpler; Minikube is more feature-complete.