Headlamp vs Kubevious
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Headlamp
Extensible web UI for Kubernetes clusters
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Kubevious
Application-centric Kubernetes assurance and dashboard
| Feature | Headlamp | Kubevious |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, helm, binary | docker, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,027 | ★ 1,706 |
| First released | 2021 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Lens, Kubernetes Dashboard | Lens |
Why pick each one
Choose Headlamp if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Kubevious if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Headlamp or Kubevious better?
Neither is universally better. Headlamp has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Headlamp and Kubevious free and open-source?
Yes. Headlamp is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Kubevious under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Headlamp and Kubevious with Docker?
Headlamp: yes. Kubevious: yes.