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JET Pilot vs Lens: catalog facts
JET Pilot	Lens
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans and sales contact for organizations.
macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Object browser and editor for cluster resources Built-in log viewer and shell access	Browse and operate Kubernetes clusters from one desktop workspace Runs AI coding agents inside the app with full cluster context
Only a Mac download is offered on the homepage Smaller feature set than established Kubernetes IDEs	Proprietary software, not open source Company focus is shifting toward its enterprise AI agents product
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	Not stated if it 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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