Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Mirantis
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free – $19.95/user/mo
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Windows, Mac, Linux
- Best for
- Developers, Devops Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Campbell, USA
What is Lens?
Lens is a development it tool from Mirantis. Lens is a desktop Kubernetes IDE that gives developers a real-time view of clusters, workloads, logs, and metrics from one app.
Lens uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $19.95/user/mo.
It's best suited to developers, devops-teams and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux.
Standout strengths include visual cluster management, built-in metrics and logs, cross-platform desktop. Worth weighing: license changes upset some users, resource heavy.
Lens pricing
Pros
- Visual cluster management
- Built-in metrics and logs
- Cross-platform desktop
Cons
- License changes upset some users
- Resource heavy
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lens?
Lens is a desktop Kubernetes IDE that gives developers a real-time view of clusters, workloads, logs, and metrics from one app.
How much does Lens cost?
Lens is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $19.95/user/mo.
Does Lens have a free trial?
Lens offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Lens support?
Lens is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.