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KubeVPN vs kubefwd: catalog facts
KubeVPNkubefwd
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Windows, Command line Windows, Command line
  • Access cluster services by name or Pod IP from a local machine
  • Intercepts cluster traffic to a locally running service
  • Forwards many services in one command
  • Avoids juggling separate kubectl port-forward sessions
  • Requires access to a Kubernetes cluster
  • Aimed at developers familiar with Kubernetes
  • Requires access to a Kubernetes cluster
  • Command-line only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: Apache-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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