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Lens vs K9s: catalog facts
LensK9s
Freemium

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

Free

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Browse and operate Kubernetes clusters from one desktop workspace
  • Runs AI coding agents inside the app with full cluster context
  • Live cluster navigation and log inspection
  • Proprietary software, not open source
  • Company focus is shifting toward its enterprise AI agents product
  • Requires access credentials and permissions for a Kubernetes cluster.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
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 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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