Rancher vs Kubernetes: It’s Not Either-Or

Wondering about the relationship between Rancher and Kubernetes? This guide explains the differences and complementary synergies of these two technologies. Discover how Rancher simplifies management across multiple Kubernetes clusters, providing critical features like centralized security, monitoring, and application deployment across environments.

Learn how Kubecost measures resource usage, calculates costs from billing logs, and aligns cost allocation with Rancher’s organizational structure—including breaking down costs by Rancher Projects and individual application components using pod labels.