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K3s vs Kubernetes

The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.

Comparison of K3s vs Kubernetes
Criteria K3s
73 87.8 =
Kubernetes
10 92.5 =
Score 87.8 92.5 (best)
Release freshness 100.0 100.0
Adoption signals 75.5 85.1 (best)
Release freshness
Updated 4 days ago
Updated 24 days ago
Latest version v1.37.0+k3s1 · 2026-09-15v1.37.0 · 2026-08-26
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
API only - ✓
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: K3s
#73 overall · #3 in category
87.8/100
  1. Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
  2. Adoption signals +37.8 75.5 × 50%
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Rank receipt: Kubernetes
#10 overall · #1 in category
92.5/100
  1. Release freshness +50.0 100.0 × 50%
  2. Adoption signals +42.5 85.1 × 50%
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