For me, use Docker if you want k8s started up every time you start Docker, and easy ingress. I don't love having a cluster always running, so I'm keeping the k8s function off by default.
Use kind if you want multi-node clusters, and a production-like simulation of your environment.
Use minikube for a straightforward dev experience, where you have control over k8s version, resource allocation, and don't need meaningful configuration of the control plane.
For me, use Docker if you want k8s started up every time you start Docker, and easy ingress. I don't love having a cluster always running, so I'm keeping the k8s function off by default.
Use kind if you want multi-node clusters, and a production-like simulation of your environment.
Use minikube for a straightforward dev experience, where you have control over k8s version, resource allocation, and don't need meaningful configuration of the control plane.