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minikube vs CRC: catalog facts
minikube	CRC
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, Command line
Local clusters with common Kubernetes features	Runs OpenShift or MicroShift locally for testing Graphical control through the Podman Desktop extension
Requires enough local resources and a supported runtime or driver.	Single-developer desktop use only, not for shared or headless clusters Running a full OpenShift cluster locally needs a capable machine
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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