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Kubus is a free, open-source Kubernetes GUI that runs locally and brings cluster resources, logs, terminals, port forwarding, metrics, and Helm management in…

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6.3
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What Kubus is

Kubus is a free, open-source Kubernetes GUI that runs locally and brings cluster resources, logs, terminals, port forwarding, metrics, and Helm management into one desktop app. It can combine selected kubeconfig contexts in merged lists, with a cluster column to show where each resource belongs. Alongside built-in Kubernetes resource types, it discovers custom resource definitions live. For troubleshooting, Kubus streams logs from multiple pods and offers container terminals, ephemeral debug containers, and node shells. It supports browsing, installing, upgrading, rolling back, and uninstalling Helm releases without a Helm binary. Kubus uses existing kubeconfig credentials and supports GKE, EKS, and AKS through their credential plugins, as well as SSH jump hosts and SOCKS or HTTP proxies. The local server binds to 127.0.0.1; Secret values are redacted by default. Kubus says it has no cloud, account, or telemetry. It is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, but new releases no longer support Intel Macs. Metrics and health charts require metrics-server in the cluster.

Good

  • Combines selected kubeconfig contexts in merged lists.
  • Streams logs from multiple pods.
  • Manages Helm releases without a Helm binary.
  • Redacts Secret values by default.
  • Free and open-source, with no paid tiers stated.

Watch out

  • Metrics charts require metrics-server in the cluster.
  • New releases no longer support Intel Macs.
  • Access follows configured kubeconfig permissions.

Who it suits

Kubus suits Kubernetes users who want a local graphical interface for resource management, debugging, and Helm tasks. It may be useful to people working across multiple kubeconfig contexts or connecting through proxies.

Verdict

Kubus puts cluster browsing, debugging, and Helm controls in a local desktop app, with support for multiple contexts and several connection methods. Check the Intel Mac and metrics-server limitations against your setup.

Plans and prices

From Kubus's own pricing page, checked 4 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
KubusFreeFree and open-source; no paid tiers stated

The facts

Each one read from Kubus's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Access control
Kubus uses the permissions granted by the configured kubeconfig, while its protected-cluster guard requires typing a resource name before destructive actions.checked 4 Oct 2026
Helm
Kubus supports Helm release browsing, installation, upgrades, rollbacks, and uninstall without requiring the Helm binary.checked 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
Kubus uses existing kubeconfig credentials and supports GKE, EKS, and AKS through their credential plugins; it can also connect through SSH jump hosts or SOCKS/HTTP proxies.checked 4 Oct 2026
Logs and debugging
It can stream logs from multiple pods and provides container terminals, ephemeral debug containers, and node shells.checked 4 Oct 2026
Metrics requirement
Metrics and health charts require metrics-server in the Kubernetes cluster.checked 4 Oct 2026
Multi-cluster
It can display selected kubeconfig contexts together in merged lists with a cluster column.checked 4 Oct 2026
Product
Kubus is a free, open-source Kubernetes GUI that runs locally and brings resources, logs, shells, port forwards, metrics, and Helm into one desktop app.checked 4 Oct 2026
Resources
It supports built-in Kubernetes resource types and discovers custom resource definitions live.checked 4 Oct 2026
Security
The local server binds to 127.0.0.1, Kubus says it has no cloud, account, or telemetry, and Secret values are redacted by default.checked 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker welcomes bug reports, ideas, and pull requests through the GitHub issue tracker.checked 4 Oct 2026

The company

Maker
Kubus is built in the open and in the maker's spare time by FloSch, who describes it as the Kubernetes client they wanted for their network automation work.checked 4 Oct 2026

Where it runs

Platform availability
Desktop installers are listed for Windows, Apple Silicon macOS, and Linux; Intel Macs are no longer supported by new releases.checked 4 Oct 2026

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