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DevSpace

Ch 067.2of 39 Container Development Environments
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Desktop platformsmacOS, Linux, Windows
  4. 4Local KubernetesYes
  5. 5IDE integrationYes
  6. 6Resource controlsYes
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Overview

DevSpace is ranked #6 of 39 in container development environments on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

DevSpace plans and pricing

All plans
DevSpace Free Open-source Kubernetes developer tool; client-only CLI devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on container development environments

Free plan
Yesdevspace.sh
Desktop platforms
macOS, Linux, Windowsdevspace.sh
Local Kubernetes
Yesdevspace.sh
IDE integration
Yesdevspace.sh
Resource controls
Yesdevspace.sh

Facts

Purpose
DevSpace is an open-source developer tool for Kubernetes that helps develop and deploy cloud-native software.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Cluster access
It is a client-only CLI that uses the current kube-context and works with Kubernetes clusters without requiring installation inside the cluster.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Development workflow
Its development mode synchronizes changed files to running containers and supports hot reloading.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Build tools
DevSpace supports Docker, Buildkit, Kaniko, and custom image build engines.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Deployment tools
Deployments can use Helm charts, Kubernetes manifests, or Kustomize.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Registry support
DevSpace can push images to public or private registries and create pull secrets when needed.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Built-in UI
The local UI can show namespace and container status, stream logs, open interactive terminals, and forward ports.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Configuration
A declarative devspace.yaml supports profiles, configuration patches, variables, and reusable custom commands.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
CI/CD
DevSpace supports non-interactive environments so teams can use shared configuration in CI/CD pipelines.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Installation platforms
The installation guide provides binaries and instructions for macOS, Linux, and Windows.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Client-only architecture
The installation guide says DevSpace requires no server-side component and has no dependencies.devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026
Support and community
The site directs users to a community Slack and lists support at [email protected].devspace.sh · 4 Oct 2026

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