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KubeSolo

Ch 146.9of 23 Local Kubernetes Tools
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Supported operating systemsLinux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine, CentOS, and Raspbian; macOS and Windows via container mode with WSL2
  4. 4Multi-node clustersNo
  5. 5Container runtime optionscontainerd and crun
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: kubesolo.io
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Overview

KubeSolo is ranked #14 of 23 in local Kubernetes tools on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.

Compared on local Kubernetes tools

Free plan
Yeskubesolo.io
Supported operating systems
Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, Alpine, CentOS, and Raspbian; macOS and Windows via container mode with WSL2kubesolo.io
Multi-node clusters
Nokubesolo.io
Container runtime options
containerd and crunkubesolo.io

Facts

Product
KubeSolo is a single-node Kubernetes distribution that removes clustering machinery while exposing the full Kubernetes API.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
License
KubeSolo is open source under the MIT license.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Memory
The site describes KubeSolo as using under 200 MB RAM at idle.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Architecture support
Supported architectures are ARM, ARM64, x86_64, and RISC-V 64.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Features
The site lists support for standard Kubernetes manifests, Helm, CRDs, RBAC, ServiceAccounts, namespace isolation, health probes, restart policies, and resource limits.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Integrations
KubeSolo supports Portainer Edge Agent for centralized fleet management, GitOps deployments, cross-node RBAC, and remote lifecycle management.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Networking
KubeSolo includes an integrated CNI, CoreDNS, and native ClusterIP, NodePort, and LoadBalancer service types.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Storage
KubeSolo includes Rancher's local-path-provisioner by default and supports CSI drivers.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Offline use
The site says KubeSolo can run fully offline without cloud connectivity or external registries.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Intended users
The site describes use cases including edge devices, factory and OT infrastructure, IoT hardware, developer workstations, remote sites, and kiosks.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Single-node scope
KubeSolo is single-node by design; managing multiple instances centrally requires a multi-cluster management solution such as Portainer.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Certification
The FAQ says KubeSolo is not currently CNCF-certified.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Requirements
Installation requires a modern Linux distribution, sudo access, curl, iptables, and libsqlite3-dev; the guide also says no container engine should be installed or active on the target system.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
The documentation says some operators, add-ons, and CSI drivers that assume /var/lib/kubelet may need configuration for KubeSolo's custom kubelet directory.kubesolo.io · 5 Oct 2026
What it is
KubeSolo is an open source, MIT-licensed single-node Kubernetes distribution maintained by Portainer.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
It provides the full Kubernetes API on a single node, removing clustering machinery such as etcd quorum logic and multi-node networking overlays.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Resource use
The homepage states that KubeSolo uses under 200 MB of RAM at idle.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Docker compatibility
The d2k component exposes a Docker-compatible API over mTLS so Docker CLI commands, scripts, and CI jobs can target a KubeSolo node.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Observability
The product includes a Prometheus metrics endpoint for component health, certificate expiry, and database size, with ready-made Grafana dashboards.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Networking and storage
It includes an integrated CNI plugin, CoreDNS, built-in LoadBalancer behavior, and local-path-provisioner for persistent volumes.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Security
Its Docker-compatible d2k API uses mTLS, and the product supports Kubernetes RBAC and namespace isolation.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Supported environments
Linux installation supports ARM, ARM64, x86_64, and RISC-V 64; kubesoloctl can run KubeSolo in a Docker container on macOS and Windows WSL2.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Notable limitation
KubeSolo is single-node by design and the FAQ says it is not currently CNCF-certified.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026
Hardware guidance
The FAQ describes KubeSolo as designed for resource-constrained devices, including systems with less than 1 GB RAM, and says standard lightweight distributions are generally a better fit at 1 GB or more.kubesolo.io · 7 Oct 2026

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