Best Open Source Alternatives to Azure Kubernetes Service

Compare the best free and open-source alternatives to Azure Kubernetes Service — self-hosted and desktop replacements you fully control, ranked by GitHub stars, license and platform support.

Curated by open-source.store · Updated August 2026 · 3 alternatives

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Azure Kubernetes Service alternatives compared

Open-source alternatives to Azure Kubernetes Service, compared by stars, license and platform
Tool		License	Platforms	Self-hosted
Kubernetes	124,101	Apache-2.0	LinuxDocker	Yes	Jul 2026	Visit
K3s	33,618	Apache-2.0	LinuxDocker	Yes	Aug 2026	Visit
Minikube	31,998	Apache-2.0	macOSWindowsLinux	No	Aug 2026	Visit