Kubernetes Pricing in 2026 — All Plans Compared
★ 4.2 (198 reviews)|free
Free
$0
Free (open source)
Enterprise
Managed: EKS/GKE/AKS pricing/mo
For large organizations with custom requirements.
Is the Free Tier Enough?
Kubernetes offers a free tier: Free (open source)
The free plan works well for individual users and small teams getting started. If you need advanced features, more storage, or team collaboration, you will likely need to upgrade to the Starter or Pro plan. We recommend starting free and upgrading only when you hit a concrete limitation.
Which Plan Should You Pick?
FREE
Best if you are a solo user testing Kubernetes or need basic functionality without paying.
ENTERPRISE
Best for organizations 50+ that need SSO, custom contracts, SLA guarantees, and dedicated support at Managed: EKS/GKE/AKS pricing/mo.
Price Comparison vs Alternatives
| Plan | Kubernetes | VS Code | GitHub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Starter | N/A | N/A | $4/user/mo (Team) |
| Pro | N/A | N/A | $21/user/mo (Enterprise) |
| Enterprise | Managed: EKS/GKE/AKS pricing | N/A | Custom (Enterprise Server) |
| Rating | ★ 4.2 | ★ 4.7 | ★ 4.7 |