Counterpoint: Providers offer k8s managed solutions because it's such a pain in the ass to run yourself. Nomad is far simpler to setup, operate and upgrade. And

Counterpoint: Providers offer k8s managed solutions because it's such a pain in the ass to run yourself. Nomad is far simpler to setup, operate and upgrade. And lastly the folks that are independent-minded enough to go with the less-popular option (Nomad) are also the folks more likely to host it themselves no matter what.