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MicroShift

Ch 107.2of 23 Local Kubernetes Tools
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported operating systemsRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.8
  4. 4Multi-node clustersNo
  5. 5Graphical interfaceNo
  6. 6Container runtime optionsCRI-O
  7. 7Kubernetes version controlVersion is tied to the MicroShift release; MicroShift 4.22 is derived from OpenShift Container Platform 4.22
  8. 8Local registry supportYes
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Overview

MicroShift is ranked #10 of 23 in local Kubernetes tools on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted. There is a free plan.

MicroShift plans and pricing

All plans
MicroShift Upstream Free Upstream development and testing build; no Red Hat subscriptions or pull secrets required github.com · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on local Kubernetes tools

Supported operating systems
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.8microshift.io
Multi-node clusters
Nomicroshift.io
Graphical interface
Nomicroshift.io
Container runtime options
CRI-Omicroshift.io
Kubernetes version control
Version is tied to the MicroShift release; MicroShift 4.22 is derived from OpenShift Container Platform 4.22microshift.io
Local registry support
Yesmicroshift.io
Add-on catalog
Yesmicroshift.io

Facts

Purpose
MicroShift optimizes OpenShift Kubernetes for small form factor and edge computing.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Resource use
Its design goals include frugal use of CPU, memory, network, and storage resources.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Networking
Its design goals include tolerating severe networking constraints.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Updates
Its design goals include updating securely, safely, speedily, and seamlessly without disrupting workloads.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Architecture
MicroShift runs as a single systemd service with a minimal OpenShift control plane and worker node.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Included services
The listed infrastructure services include DNS, ingress router, service CA, OVN-Kubernetes CNI, and LVMS storage.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Optional components
Optional components listed include OLM, Gateway API, cert-manager, and SR-IOV, delivered as separate RPM packages.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Requirements
The stated minimums include x86_64 or aarch64 CPU architecture, Red Hat Enterprise Linux with Extended Update Support, 2 CPU cores, 2GB RAM, and 2GB free root storage.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Deployment
For production, MicroShift can run on bare metal hardware or hypervisors supported and certified for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
License
The repository lists an Apache-2.0 license.github.com · 7 Oct 2026
Upstream build
MicroShift Upstream lets contributors and testers build from the original MicroShift sources with OKD payload images.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Architectures
MicroShift and its main components are available for x86_64 and aarch64 architectures.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Operating systems
The upstream repository lists CentOS 9, CentOS 10, Fedora, Ubuntu, and macOS deployment options, with macOS using Podman machine in rootful mode.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Distribution
RPM and DEB packages built in a container can be installed and run on the listed operating systems.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Downloads
Prebuilt MicroShift artifacts are published on the repository's Releases page, and nightly RPMs are published on COPR.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Production use
The openshift/microshift repository says production deployments can run on bare metal hardware or hypervisors supported and certified for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Scope
The openshift/microshift repository describes MicroShift as a small form factor OpenShift/Kubernetes project optimized for edge computing.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Subscription distinction
The upstream repository says its build runs without Red Hat subscriptions or pull secrets.github.com · 8 Oct 2026
Documentation
The upstream repository links documentation for building, versioning, host deployment, Bootc deployment, and GitHub workflows.github.com · 8 Oct 2026

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