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title: "#90 - K8s vs Managed Services: Cost, Lock-In, and Reality"
date: 2025-12-08
episode: 90
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We get into K8s vs native orchestrators. Do you still need Kubernetes when managed services cover most needs? How do cost, lock-in, and team skills change the choice? Expect a heated debate.

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## Notes

* [Mark Shine](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markshine/)