TL;DR - MicroK8s
- MicroK8s is a lightweight Kubernetes distribution from Canonical
- It installs as a single package for development and edge computing
- Completely free and open-source
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 82/100
Pricing
Free
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About MicroK8s
MicroK8s provides minimal Kubernetes that runs anywhere. Small footprint, easy installation—Kubernetes from Canonical for development and edge.
The installation is trivial. The resources are minimal. The compatibility is full.
Developers wanting simple local Kubernetes use MicroK8s for minimal K8s.
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MicroK8s FAQ
MicroK8s is completely free and open source from Canonical. You can run full Kubernetes without any licensing costs.
MicroK8s is a lightweight Kubernetes distribution that installs with a single command. It's great for development, edge computing, and IoT deployments.
Both are lightweight Kubernetes distributions. MicroK8s is from Canonical using snaps, k3s is from Rancher. Both work well for similar use cases.