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RKE2 vs OKD: catalog facts
RKE2	OKD
Free Free to download and run.	Free Free community distribution.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Defaults designed to pass the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark FIPS 140-2 support	Integrated platform with over 100 preinstalled operators Runs in cloud, on bare metal or at the edge
More than a single developer or small home lab usually needs Compliance focus adds setup and operational detail	Heavy and opinionated compared with plain Kubernetes Needs significant infrastructure to run
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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