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K9s vs Lens: catalog facts
K9sLens
Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

Freemium

Free to download, with paid plans and sales contact for organizations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Live cluster navigation and log inspection
  • Browse and operate Kubernetes clusters from one desktop workspace
  • Runs AI coding agents inside the app with full cluster context
  • Requires access credentials and permissions for a Kubernetes cluster.
  • Proprietary software, not open source
  • Company focus is shifting toward its enterprise AI agents product
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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