kind vs Orchard
| kind | Orchard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | macOS |
| Desktop platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | |
| Local Kubernetes | Yes | |
| Compose workflows | No | |
| Cluster mode | both | |
| Resource controls | Yes | |
| Supported operating systems | macOS 26 (Tahoe) on Apple silicon | |
| Multi-node clusters | No | |
| Graphical interface | Yes | |
| Container runtime options | containerd via Apple container's k8s plugin | |
| Local registry support | No | |
| Add-on catalog | No |
Listed together in Best Local Kubernetes Tools