Seabird
6.0#20 in local kubernetes toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitSeabird vs srelens
What both publish
| Fact | Seabird | srelens |
|---|---|---|
| Metrics | It displays memory and CPU utilization for nodes, pods, and containers through Metrics Server integration. | CPU and memory views depend on Kubernetes Metrics Server being installed and accessible under the user's RBAC permissions. |
| Port forwarding | Users can forward container ports to localhost with a button. | Port forwards are created, inspected, copied and stopped in a dedicated view. |
| Purpose | Seabird is a native desktop Kubernetes IDE for exploring and managing clusters. | srelens is a Kubernetes desktop workspace for browsing, inspecting, and operating clusters. |
Seabird plans
- SeabirdFree
srelens plans
- FreeFree
Pick Seabird if…
Seabird suits people who want a desktop interface for exploring and managing Kubernetes clusters. Its GNOME-oriented design and Flatpak file-access constraint may matter to Linux users.
Pick srelens if…
srelens suits SREs, platform engineers, DevOps engineers, and other engineers who need to inspect or operate Kubernetes clusters. Its MCP server also supports workflows involving AI agents.