CtrlOps
Manage Linux servers from a local desktop app with AI-assisted terminal commands
Paid Subscription730-day trial
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
CtrlOps vs Loupe for Kubernetes
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
It is a close call
Both apps score similarly — your choice depends on your priorities below.
Loupe for Kubernetes
Free, open-source desktop client for Kubernetes clusters
Free plan
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
Feature comparison
| CtrlOps | Loupe for Kubernetes | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
| Pricing | Paid Subscription | Free plan |
| Starting price | 7 | Free |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | Yes (30 days) | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Integrations | GitHub | — |
| Best for | Developers managing Linux VPS servers Small teams with several client servers Operators wanting a desktop SSH and SFTP workspace | Engineers who live in kubectl and want a desktop view; people who left Lens or OpenLens over licensing; teams that want an Apache-2.0 tool they can audit; anyone with a huge kubeconfig; operators who want a protected mode for production contexts |
| Founded | — | — |
| Company | TST Technology | Krypton (kryptonhq) |