Modern, lightweight and multi-cluster Kubernetes GUI. Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Features:
- 💯 Connect to one or more clusters simultaneously
- ⚡️ Aggregated Log Viewer
- ⚖️ Resource Diff
- ✌️ Multi-Namespace Selector
- 💪 Human-friendly resource view
- ✍️ View & modify objects
- 🎉 Zero-config setup
- 😉 NOT another Electron app
- ✅ Works with any Kubernetes cluster: on-prem, GKE, EKS, AKS and others.
- 💻 Available on Windows, macOS and Linux
Publisher’s description
What is Aptakube?
Aptakube is a proprietary containers & devop program for Windows from Sumbit Labs Limited.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.21.6, released on October 21, 2026. 62 versions are listed since June 19, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 46 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (aptakube/aptakube) has 877 stars. Similar programs include Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Helm and Docker Desktop.
Project description on GitHub: “Modern, lightweight and multi-cluster Kubernetes GUI. Available on Windows, macOS and Linux.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 46 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Aptakube is a containers & devop tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Aptakube safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.aptakube.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9FCA8964B2D927D2368FFB5D1EC01690C972E8C12117174268D730FBA2E65FE6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 62 versions ›62 versions over 1 year · about 46 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.21.6Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.5 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.4 | October 15, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.3 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.2 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.1 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.21.0 | September 28, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.20.5 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SumbitLabs.Aptakube -escoop install extras/aptakubemsiexec /i Aptakube_1.21.6_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {539C50C4-7481-4D6E-856C-34E85DFE6AD1} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask aptakubeInformation
- Publisher
- Sumbit Labs Limited
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/aptakube/aptakube
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.21.6
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 5, 2025
- Versions listed
- 62
- Updates / year
- 46.3
- GitHub stars
- 877
- GitHub forks
- 20
- Website
- aptakube.com
- winget ID
- SumbitLabs.Aptakube
- Scoop package
- extras/aptakube
- MSI product code
- {539C50C4-7481-4D6E-856C-34E85DFE6AD1}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aptakube free?
Aptakube is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Aptakube safe to download?
The download comes from releases.aptakube.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Aptakube with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Aptakube be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Aptakube run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Aptakube?
The versions page lists all 62 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 19, 2025.
What are alternatives to Aptakube?
Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, Helm, Docker Desktop, k9s and Pulumi. The alternatives page compares them.
