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