- Comparison between
k3sandMicroK8Sfor our infrastructure:
- Conversation: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29447741
| Feature | k3s | MicroK8s |
|---|---|---|
| Size and Footprint | Lightweight and designed to be easy to install and manage | Lightweight and designed to be easy to install and manage |
| Ease of Use | Easy to install and use, with a simple command-line interface | Easy to install and use, with a simple command-line interface |
| Scalability | Can be used to manage large-scale deployments | Can be used to manage small to medium-sized deployments |
| Compatibility | Compatible with a wide range of hardware and operating systems | Compatible with a wide range of hardware and operating systems |
| Security | Provides basic security features, but may require additional configuration for advanced security needs | Provides basic security features, but may require additional configuration for advanced security needs |
| Extensibility | Can be extended with a range of plugins and add-ons | Can be extended with a range of plugins and add-ons |
| Community Support | Has a growing community of users and contributors | Has a growing community of users and contributors |
| Commercial Support | Commercial support is available from Rancher Labs | Commercial support is available from Canonical |
| Price | Free and open-source software Free and open-source software | |
| Overall Rating | Lightweight, scalable, and easy to use | Lightweight, easy to use, and suitable for smaller deployments |