Kubernetes
Container orchestrator.
Key features
- Rolls out changes gradually and rolls back when health checks fail
- Assigns pod IPs and one DNS name, and load-balances across them
- Mounts local, cloud, or network storage such as iSCSI and NFS
- Updates secrets and app config without rebuilding the image
- Restarts crashed containers, replaces pods, and reattaches storage
- Category
- Dev Tools
- Who it's for
- People who deploy and run containerized applications, from local tests to global enterprises.
- Tags
- containersstorageerror-trackingsecretsimage-video
- Website
- kubernetes.io
- Listed
- 2026-09-15
Frequently asked questions
Is Kubernetes free?
Yes. Kubernetes is open source and free to use.
What is Kubernetes used for?
Container orchestrator. Typical uses: rolls out changes gradually and rolls back when health checks fail; assigns pod IPs and one DNS name, and load-balances across them; mounts local, cloud, or network storage such as iSCSI and NFS.
What are the best Kubernetes alternatives?
Alternatives in the same category include VoiceStudio, Docker, Warp, HatchZip, open_scion.
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