Kunobi vs Rancher Desktop
| Kunobi | Rancher Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $912/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 12 /mo | — |
| Supported operating systems | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Multi-node clusters | Yes | No |
| Graphical interface | Yes | Yes |
| Container runtime options | Docker | containerd or dockerd (Moby) |
| Kubernetes version control | Selectable Kubernetes version; documentation shows v1.32.8 | Selectable from a list in Preferences > Kubernetes |
| Add-on catalog | Yes | Yes |
| Local registry support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Local Kubernetes Tools. On Everything Xiaomi, Kunobi scores higher on our published basis.