There are myriads of tools out there to manage Kubernetes. However, some are better than others. In this video we take a look at the best Kubernetes management tools for beginners in 2025 as we highlight tools. Get to know kubectl, Open Lens, K9s, Headlamp, Lens, and Aptakube, pros and cons, benefits, etc.
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Introduction to the best Kubernetes management tools for beginners – 0:00
6. kubectl – 0:44
kubectl plugins – 1:31
Hands on with kubectl – 1:51
Pros of kubectl – 3:53
Cons of kubectl – 4:25
5. Open Lens – 4:45
Open source packages for installing Open Lens – 5:14
Pros of Open Lens – 5:52
Cons of Open Lens – 6:03
4. K9s – 6:21
Hands on with K9s – 6:55
Pros of K9s – 9:03
Cons of K9s – 9:31
3. Headlamp – 9:51
In cluster deployment – 10:19
Pros of Headlamp – 10:32
Cons of Headlamp – 10:44
Hands on with Headlamp – 11:09
2. Lens from Mirantis (Kubernetes IDE) – 13:28
Hands on with Lens – 14:39
Pros of Lens – 17:09
Cons of Lens – 17:29
1. Aptakube – 18:07
Stands out with multi-cluster management – 18:21
Only a paid product – 19:07
Hands on with Aptakube – 19:24
Demonstrating Aptakube multi-cluster management – 20:09
Pros of Aptakube – 21:11
Cons of Aptakube – 21:45
Wrapping up the best Kubernetes management tools in 2025 – 22:07
