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kubectl vs Lens: catalog facts
kubectl	Lens
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.	Freemium Free to download, with paid plans and sales contact for organizations.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Official client maintained by the Kubernetes project Thorough documentation in many languages	Browse and operate Kubernetes clusters from one desktop workspace Runs AI coding agents inside the app with full cluster context
Command line only, with no graphical interface Needs access to a running Kubernetes cluster to be useful	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
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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