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NomadRKE2
Free

Free to download and run from HashiCorp's install page.

 Free

Free to download and run.

Self-hosted, Command line Linux, Self-hosted
  • Schedules containers and plain binaries alongside each other
  • Runs on premises or across clouds
  • Defaults designed to pass the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark
  • FIPS 140-2 support
  • Aimed at clusters, which is more than a single machine needs
  • Source-available license rather than open source
  • More than a single developer or small home lab usually needs
  • Compliance focus adds setup and operational detail
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License: BUSL-1.1 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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