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Headlamp vs Kubernetic: catalog facts
Headlamp	Kubernetic
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license.	Freemium Free download; check the website for current licence terms.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted	macOS
Works as a desktop app or deployed in-cluster Multi-cluster support using an existing kubeconfig	Uses the existing kubeconfig with no extra setup Real-time view of cluster objects and their health
Desktop apps are unsigned and trigger OS warnings Limited-permission tokens may not show all resources	The homepage only offers a Mac download Pricing and licence terms are not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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