Compare Aptible and Kubernetes 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Aptible
Star Rating
(83)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansKubernetes
Star Rating
(139)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Kubernetes excels in scalability, with a strong rating of 9.2, allowing for seamless management of containerized applications across clusters. In contrast, Aptible, while effective, has a lower rating of 7.7 for auto-scaling capabilities, which may limit its performance in rapidly changing environments.
- Reviewers mention that Kubernetes offers robust orchestration features, scoring an impressive 9.6, which is crucial for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Aptible, however, does not provide the same level of orchestration, which can be a drawback for users needing advanced automation.
- G2 users highlight that Aptible shines in ease of use, with a score of 8.8, making it more accessible for small businesses and teams without extensive DevOps experience. Kubernetes, while powerful, has a lower ease of use rating at 7.8, which may pose a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users on G2 report that Aptible's quality of support is rated highly at 9.2, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. In comparison, Kubernetes has a solid support rating of 8.4, but some users feel that community support can be inconsistent.
- Reviewers mention that Kubernetes provides extensive customization options, particularly with its custom VMs and container networking capabilities, which are rated at 9.1 and 9.0 respectively. Aptible, while offering some customization, does not match the flexibility of Kubernetes in this area.
- Users say that Aptible's focus on security is a significant advantage, with a security rating of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for businesses that prioritize compliance and data protection. Kubernetes also has a strong security rating of 9.2, but users report that implementing security measures can be more complex and requires additional expertise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aptible
Development (Start with 30 Day Trial)
Starting at $0.00
Per Month
Develop your prototype with a seamless path to production
- No limits on available Compute, Database Storage, or Endpoints
- Deploy on Shared Stacks (Networking and Compute shared with other Aptible customers)
- Standard Support
Kubernetes
No pricing availableFree Trial
Aptible
Free Trial is available
Kubernetes
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
68
9.2
115
Ease of Use
8.8
68
7.8
123
Ease of Setup
8.6
27
7.2
77
Ease of Admin
8.9
28
8.0
68
Quality of Support
9.2
63
8.4
97
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
27
8.9
54
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
64
9.7
111
Features by Category
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Infrastructure
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Database
8.6
14
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
7.7
11
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Infrastructure
8.6
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.7
60
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Organization
Not enough data
9.1
57
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
9.6
62
Development
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
9.1
51
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aptible and Kubernetes are categorized as Container Orchestration
Unique Categories
Aptible is categorized as Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Managed Hosting, and Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Kubernetes is categorized as Container Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aptible
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kubernetes
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Hospital & Health Care
31.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
24.1%
Computer Software
16.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.8%
Medical Practice
3.6%
Other
19.3%
Computer Software
33.8%
Information Technology and Services
19.9%
Telecommunications
9.6%
Financial Services
5.1%
Internet
3.7%
Other
27.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Aptible
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Abhishek K.
Verified User in Program Development
Its automatic docker deployment is awesome.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Devon B.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Compared to AWS resources, I get let logs and metrics out-of-box.
Kubernetes
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Nanotechnology
Kubernetes is a sweet spot between flexibility and simplicity. Especially service discovery is made very simple. Competitors often are either to simple (Docker compose, swarm, fleet) or too complex (Marathon). Once it is up and running, low-level...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike L.
Verified User in Media Production
It's extremely immature (very buggy), the networking is just...painful, the scheduler is dumb and slow; those are my technical dislikes. My personal dislike is the overall lack of cohesive documentation as well as the assertion that just because there...
Abhishek K.
Verified User in Program Development
Its automatic docker deployment is awesome.
Verified User in Nanotechnology
Kubernetes is a sweet spot between flexibility and simplicity. Especially service discovery is made very simple. Competitors often are either to simple (Docker compose, swarm, fleet) or too complex (Marathon). Once it is up and running, low-level...
Devon B.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Compared to AWS resources, I get let logs and metrics out-of-box.
Mike L.
Verified User in Media Production
It's extremely immature (very buggy), the networking is just...painful, the scheduler is dumb and slow; those are my technical dislikes. My personal dislike is the overall lack of cohesive documentation as well as the assertion that just because there...
Alternatives
Discussions
Aptible has no discussions with answers
What are the main features of Kubernetes?
1 comment
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YA
- Container orchestration utilising available hardware or VMs, thus decreasing costs
- High Availability within a data center / availability zone
- Ability...Read more
What does Kubernetes do?
1 comment
MG
Container orchestration and container management.
You can also configure properties on the basis of which scaling of pods will be done.
It makes your...Read more
Kubernetes has no more discussions with answers
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