k3d vs Takeout
| k3d | Takeout | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Linux, Windows 10/11, and WSL2 |
| Local Kubernetes | Yes | — |
| Cluster mode | both | — |
| IDE integration | Yes | — |
| Resource controls | Yes | — |
| Compose workflows | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Container Development Environments. On Specifiction, k3d scores higher on our published basis.