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