Kubernetes Dashboard

kubernetes.io/docs/tasks/access-application-cluster/web-ui-dashboard
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Official web-based Kubernetes user interface

How to Replace Kubernetes Dashboard

Overview

Kubernetes Dashboard is the official web-based user interface for Kubernetes clusters, allowing users to manage applications and monitor cluster resources. It provides a visual interface for deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized applications running on Kubernetes.

Features

43 features across 13 categories

Access Control(1)

Namespace Isolation

Switch between Kubernetes namespaces to manage multi-tenant clusters.

Also in: Microsoft Teams, Lacework, LastPass

Availability(1)

Pod Disruption Budgets

Define pod disruption budgets for high availability during cluster maintenance.

Cluster Management(2)

Multi-Cluster View

Manage and monitor multiple Kubernetes clusters from a single interface.

Node Management

View detailed node information including capacity, allocatable resources, and conditions.

Configuration(2)

ConfigMap Management

Create, view, and edit Kubernetes ConfigMaps for application configuration.

YAML Editor

Edit and apply Kubernetes manifests directly through the web interface.

Debugging(1)

Container Terminal

Execute commands in containers directly through the web interface.

Deployment(3)

Image Deployment

Deploy containerized applications from Docker registries.

Init Container Management

View and manage init containers in pod specifications.

Rollback Deployments

Easily rollback deployments to previous stable revisions.

Also in: LiveKit, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Monitoring(5)

Cluster Overview

Display real-time cluster status, node information, and resource utilization metrics.

Event Log

Track and view cluster events including warnings and errors.

Log Viewer

Stream and search container logs directly from the dashboard.

Resource Metrics

Display CPU and memory usage for nodes, pods, and containers in real-time.

Resource Monitoring Dashboard

Visual dashboard displaying comprehensive cluster and application metrics.

Networking(5)

Ingress Management

Configure and manage Kubernetes ingress resources for external traffic routing.

Network Policies

Manage network policies to control traffic between pods.

Port Forwarding

Forward local ports to pod ports for direct application access.

Service Discovery

View and manage Kubernetes services and their associated endpoints.

Sidecar Injection

Manage automatic sidecar container injection through service meshes.

Resource Management(11)

Custom Resources

View and manage custom resource definitions in the cluster.

DaemonSet Monitoring

View and manage DaemonSets running on every cluster node.

Deployment Management

Manage Kubernetes deployments with visual scaling, rolling updates, and revision history.

Job Tracking

Monitor batch jobs and CronJobs execution status and history.

Label Management

Apply and manage Kubernetes labels for resource organization and selection.

Pod Management

Create, update, and delete Kubernetes pods through an intuitive interface.

Pod Resource Limits

Set and manage CPU and memory resource requests and limits.

Pod Scaling

Scale deployments and replication controllers directly from the UI.

Replica Set Management

Monitor and manage replica sets ensuring desired pod count.

Resource Quota Management

Define and monitor resource quotas at the namespace level.

StatefulSet Management

Manage stateful applications with persistent storage requirements.

Scaling(1)

Horizontal Pod Autoscaling

View and manage horizontal pod autoscaler configurations.

Scheduling(4)

Pod Affinity Management

Configure pod affinity and anti-affinity rules for scheduling.

Priority Classes

Set pod priority and preemption policies for resource contention.

Taint and Toleration

Manage node taints and pod tolerations for specialized workloads.

Topology Aware Scheduling

View and manage topology constraints for geographic pod distribution.

Security(5)

Cluster Role Management

Create and manage cluster-level RBAC roles and bindings.

RBAC Integration

Enforce role-based access control with Kubernetes authentication.

Secret Management

Securely manage Kubernetes secrets including API keys and credentials.

Service Account Management

Create and manage service accounts for pod authentication.

Webhook Management

Configure admission webhooks for resource validation and mutation.

Storage(2)

PersistentVolume Management

View and manage persistent volumes and volume claims in the cluster.

Storage Class Management

View and manage storage classes for dynamic volume provisioning.

Pricing

Open Source

Free
  • Full Dashboard functionality

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Kubernetes Dashboard. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Kubernetes Dashboard alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 43 features.

Buy Kubernetes Dashboard

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Kubernetes Dashboard saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

29 known integrations

ArgoCDCalicoCert-ManagerCiliumContainerdDatadogDockerElasticsearchFalcoFluentdFluxGitHub ActionsGitLab CIGrafanaHelmIstioJaegerJenkinsKEDAkubectlKyvernoLinkerdLokiNew RelicOPA/GatekeeperOpenTelemetryPrometheusSealed SecretsVault