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CRC vs kind: catalog facts
CRC	kind
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Free Free to use.
Windows, Command line	Command line
Runs OpenShift or MicroShift locally for testing Graphical control through the Podman Desktop extension	Creates a full Kubernetes cluster with one command Works with Docker, Podman or nerdctl
Single-developer desktop use only, not for shared or headless clusters Running a full OpenShift cluster locally needs a capable machine	Designed for testing and development, not production clusters Still pre-1.0 according to the project
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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