Dev Container CLI vs kind
| Dev Container CLI | kind | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | extension, Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Desktop platforms | Linux, macOS; Windows via WSL2 | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Compose workflows | Yes | No |
| IDE integration | Yes | — |
| Local Kubernetes | — | Yes |
| Cluster mode | — | both |
| Resource controls | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Development Environments. On Freedom251, Dev Container CLI scores higher on our published basis.