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Headlamp

Extensible Kubernetes web UI

Headlamp is a CNCF Kubernetes UI that runs in-cluster or as a desktop app, with plugin support.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted

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Headlamp compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Headlamp	Free	Yes	Yes	Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
Argo CD	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Web
Flux	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted
K9s	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
K3s	Free	Yes	Yes	Linux, Self-hosted
Prometheus	Free	Yes	Yes	Self-hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows
Rancher Desktop	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux

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Questions

Is Headlamp free?

Headlamp is free.

Is Headlamp open source?

Yes, Headlamp is open source.

Can Headlamp be self-hosted?

Yes, you can run Headlamp on your own server.

What platforms does Headlamp run on?

Headlamp is available for Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Self-hosted.

What are some alternatives to Headlamp?

Similar indie products include Argo CD, Flux, K9s, K3s and 4 more.

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