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Local vs Minikube
Both stand on container development environments. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Local combines local WordPress setup with development, migration, and review tools at no charge. Note that its cloud backup feature is not automatic.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Minikube offers a free local cluster with multiple runtimes, drivers and learning-oriented features. Its documented scope is development and learning, not production clusters.
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| Local | Minikube | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | localwp.com | minikube.sigs.k8s.io |
| On container development environments | #20 of 40 | #24 of 40 |
Local: what it does well
- Installs WordPress with one click and includes SSL
- Offers root SSH access and WP-CLI
- Imports and exports sites with configuration files
- Compresses images offline
What to know first
- Cloud backups must be started through its interface
- Hosting costs depend on the selected hosting plan
Minikube: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
- Cluster can use a VM, container or bare metal
- Supports the latest and six previous Kubernetes minor versions
- GPU support includes NVIDIA, AMD and Apple
- Free browser trial available after GitHub sign-in
What to know first
- Requires at least 2 CPUs and 2 GB free memory
- Requires 20 GB free disk space
- Documentation directs production users to Kubernetes production guidance
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