k3d vs Minikube
| k3d | Minikube | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Linux, Windows |
| Local Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Cluster mode | both | both |
| IDE integration | Yes | — |
| Resource controls | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Development Environments, Best Local Kubernetes Tools. On Everything Xiaomi, k3d scores higher on our published basis.