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MicroK8s vs minikube
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| Fact | MicroK8s | minikube |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 9.4k | 32k |
| Latest | v1.36 | v1.39.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-28 |
| Release cadence | about 131 days between releases | about 126 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 31+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
MicroK8s replaces minikube. Alternatives to minikube →
Full replacementA single-package Kubernetes with add-ons enabled by one command, native on Linux and in a VM elsewhere.
MicroK8s
minikube
- v1.39.02026-09-02📣😀 Please fill out our fast 5-question survey so that we can learn how & why you use minikube, and what improvements…
- v1.38.12026-02-19📣😀 Please fill out our fast 5-question survey so that we can learn how & why you use minikube, and what improvements…
- v1.38.02026-01-29📣😀 Please fill out our fast 5-question survey so that we can learn how & why you use minikube, and what improvements…
- v1.37.02025-09-09📣😀 Please fill out our fast 5-question survey so that we can learn how & why you use minikube, and what improvements…
- v1.36.02025-05-22📣😀 Please fill out our fast 5-question survey so that we can learn how & why you use minikube, and what improvements…
MicroK8s
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minikube
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