What is Minikube?
Minikube creates local Kubernetes environments for development and learning.
Who is Minikube for?
Teams responsible for container & kubernetes management that need local kubernetes clusters and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.
Minikube features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Local Kubernetes clusters
- Container runtime options
- Development environments
Minikube pricing
Open-source software
Assess the applicable software licence and distribution, then budget deployment, infrastructure, maintenance and support. A commercial hosted service or support contract can be priced separately.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
An open-source software edition is available. Hosting, infrastructure, administration, support and separately licensed extensions can still cost money.
Before you choose Minikube
Is the tool compatible with your container runtime, Kubernetes version and infrastructure?
Who owns cluster upgrades, access, backups and connected infrastructure costs?
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Minikube FAQs
Does Minikube have a free plan?
An open-source software edition is available. Hosting, infrastructure, administration, support and separately licensed extensions can still cost money.
Who is Minikube for?
Teams responsible for container & kubernetes management that need local kubernetes clusters and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.