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MicroK8s

MicroK8s provides minimal Kubernetes that runs anywhere.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Minimal Kubernetes distribution by Canonical

Who should look elsewhere

Ubuntu focused

Pros

  • +Lightweight Kubernetes
  • +Easy setup
  • +Good for dev
  • +Snap-based
  • +Canonical backed

Cons

  • −Ubuntu focused
  • −Not for production
  • −Add-on management
  • −Resource usage
  • −Alternative to minikube

Key features

  • ✓Minimal Kubernetes
  • ✓Snap install
  • ✓Add-ons
  • ✓Multi-node
  • ✓Canonical
  • ✓CNCF

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Open Source$0monthFree to use; Full Kubernetes; Edge & IoT ready
Ubuntu Pro—year12-year LTS support; Security patches; Enterprise support

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