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JET Pilot vs Kubernetic: catalog facts
JET Pilot	Kubernetic
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free download; check the website for current licence terms.
macOS	macOS
Object browser and editor for cluster resources Built-in log viewer and shell access	Uses the existing kubeconfig with no extra setup Real-time view of cluster objects and their health
Only a Mac download is offered on the homepage Smaller feature set than established Kubernetes IDEs	The homepage only offers a Mac download Pricing and licence terms are not stated on the homepage
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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