kube-aws

The premium Open Source alternative to AWS EKS

🎯 Best for:Organizations requiring custom Kubernetes control plane configurations on AWS.
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What is kube-aws?

A legacy command-line tool for deploying and managing self-hosted Kubernetes clusters on Amazon Web Services using CloudFormation. It provides a declarative approach to cluster lifecycle management for users who prefer full control over the control plane.

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GoInfrastructure & Cloud

Why kube-aws?

  • Full control over K8s master nodes
  • Uses native AWS CloudFormation
  • Highly customizable networking

Limitations

  • End-of-Life (EOL) status
  • High operational overhead
  • Complex manual upgrades
2/15/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on AWS EKS)
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$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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