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OKD vs RKE2: catalog facts
OKD	RKE2
Free Free community distribution.	Free Free to download and run.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Integrated platform with over 100 preinstalled operators Runs in cloud, on bare metal or at the edge	Defaults designed to pass the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark FIPS 140-2 support
Heavy and opinionated compared with plain Kubernetes Needs significant infrastructure to run	More than a single developer or small home lab usually needs Compliance focus adds setup and operational detail
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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