K3S

K3S is a lightweight and fast Kubernetes distribution that offers full Kubernetes API compatibility while keeping resource usage to a minimum. Developed by Rancher Labs, this CNCF certified platform is specially optimized for environments with limited hardware resources and edge computing projects. By simplifying modern container management needs with 40% less memory consumption than standard Kubernetes, it provides a reliable, high-performance and easily manageable experience.

Thanks to single binary distribution and easy installation, you can create a production-ready cluster in less than 30 seconds. It greatly reduces technical knowledge requirements with automatic update mechanisms, built-in Helm controller and Traefik ingress. With ARM64 and x86 support, SQLite default datastore and HA cluster features, it offers a wide range of uses from IoT devices to edge data centers. It is an ideal choice to meet modern cloud-native application requirements with containerd runtime, Flannel CNI and CoreDNS integration.