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Cluster API vs Kite

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Cluster APIKite
LanguageGoTypeScript
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars4.3k3.2k
Latestv1.14.3v0.16.0
Last push2026-10-162026-10-14
Release cadenceabout 3 days between releasesabout 24 days between releases
Active contributors48 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Rancher. Alternatives to Rancher →

    PartialCluster APIDeclarative cluster provisioning and lifecycle through the Kubernetes API, with no UI or user management.

    PartialKiteMulti-cluster resource views in the browser, without provisioning clusters or managing users.