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At a Glance
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Star Rating
(193)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Azure Service Fabric
Azure Service Fabric
Star Rating
(26)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Service Fabric
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) excels in "Ease of Setup" with a score of 8.7, making it a preferred choice for teams looking to quickly deploy containerized applications. In contrast, Azure Service Fabric, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.5, indicating a marginally more complex setup process.
  • Reviewers mention that Azure Service Fabric shines in "Ease of Admin" with a score of 9.2, which suggests that once set up, managing applications is more straightforward compared to AKS, which has a score of 8.6. This could be particularly beneficial for organizations that prioritize ongoing management efficiency.
  • G2 users highlight that Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has a superior "Product Direction" score of 9.6, indicating strong confidence in its future development and feature enhancements. Conversely, Azure Service Fabric's score of 6.9 raises concerns about its long-term viability and innovation, as noted by several reviewers.
  • Users on G2 report that Azure Service Fabric offers robust "Access Control" features with a score of 8.9, which is crucial for enterprises needing stringent security measures. AKS, while still effective, has not been rated as highly in this area, suggesting it may not meet the same level of security requirements for some organizations.
  • Reviewers mention that Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) provides better "Container Networking" capabilities with a score of 8.5, which is essential for seamless communication between microservices. Azure Service Fabric, with a score of 8.3, may not offer the same level of networking flexibility, which could impact performance in complex applications.
  • Users say that Azure Service Fabric's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.5, which is slightly better than AKS's score of 8.3. This suggests that users may find more responsive and effective support when using Service Fabric, an important consideration for teams that require timely assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No pricing available
Azure Service Fabric
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No trial information available
Azure Service Fabric
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
168
9.0
20
Ease of Use
8.7
170
8.4
20
Ease of Setup
8.8
99
8.5
8
Ease of Admin
8.6
86
9.2
8
Quality of Support
8.4
159
8.5
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
83
9.4
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
163
6.9
19
Features by Category
8.3
134
Not enough data
Management
8.9
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Development
7.8
18
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Service Fabric
Azure Service Fabric
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Azure Service Fabric are categorized as Container Orchestration
Unique Categories
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is categorized as Container Management
Azure Service Fabric
Azure Service Fabric has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.7%
Azure Service Fabric
Azure Service Fabric
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
24.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
56.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Information Technology and Services
27.0%
Computer Software
20.5%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Financial Services
5.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.8%
Other
36.8%
Azure Service Fabric
Azure Service Fabric
Information Technology and Services
24.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Accounting
16.0%
Manufacturing
4.0%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Other
32.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
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Verified User in Building Materials

azure kubernetes service works well, installs easily, is robust and is constantly updated.

Most Helpful Critical Review
TP
Teo P.
Verified User in Building Materials

The solution configures the Kubernetes cluster as a VM. Therefore it is an IaaS and not PaaS infrastructure.

Azure Service Fabric
Azure Service Fabric
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Computer Software

Good scalable product that gives a good end user experience. Good performance that scales to your usage.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Building Materials

It doesn’t have any of the built in app features of other cloud services

Alternatives
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Alternatives
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Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
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Azure Service Fabric
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Discussions
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Discussions
What is azure Kubernetes service aks?
1 comment
Nikhil B.
NB
It is the managed service from the Azure for hosting Kubernetes cluster on the Azure CLoud.Read more
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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has no more discussions with answers
Azure Service Fabric
Azure Service Fabric Discussions
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