Compare Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) and Portainer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Vendor
$0.00 3 Nodes Per Month
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Star Rating
(281)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPortainer
Star Rating
(241)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 3 Nodes Per Month
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- Users report that Mirantis Kubernetes Engine excels in System Integration with a perfect score of 10.0, making it a strong choice for enterprises needing seamless integration with existing systems. In contrast, Portainer, while user-friendly, does not match this level of integration, which may be a limitation for larger organizations.
- Reviewers mention that Portainer shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.6, making it particularly appealing for small businesses and teams new to container management. Mirantis Kubernetes Engine, with a score of 7.8, may require a steeper learning curve, which could be a drawback for less experienced users.
- G2 users highlight that Portainer's Self-Service feature scores 9.2, allowing users to manage their own containers easily. In comparison, Mirantis Kubernetes Engine, while robust, may not offer the same level of self-service capabilities, which could hinder agility in smaller teams.
- Users on G2 report that Mirantis Kubernetes Engine has a strong focus on Security with a score of 8.7, which is crucial for enterprise environments. However, Portainer's security features, scoring 9.2, are noted for being more accessible and easier to implement for smaller organizations.
- Reviewers mention that Mirantis Kubernetes Engine's Orchestration capabilities, scoring 8.7, are solid but may not be as intuitive as Portainer's 9.4 score, which is praised for its user-friendly orchestration tools that simplify container management.
- Users say that while both products offer good Container Networking capabilities, Portainer's score of 9.5 indicates a more streamlined experience, which is often highlighted in user reviews as a significant advantage for teams looking to quickly deploy and manage containerized applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
LabCare
Contact Vendor
Business day support for non-production
- Hardened software packages with regular maintenance updates and critical fixes
- Remote incident resolution
- Product & security bulletins
Portainer
Portainer Business - 3 Nodes Free
$0.00
3 Nodes Per Month
Portainer Business is our fully featured, fully supported business product. It is used by some of the largest organizations in the world to deliver a powerful Kubernetes and Docker container management experience for DevOps and IT teams. With more than 650,000 active users, Portainer is proven to be the simplest and most effective way of adopting and managing Kubernetes, and Docker/Swarm environments.
- https://www.portainer.io/take-3
Free Trial
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Free Trial is available
Portainer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
242
9.4
199
Ease of Use
7.8
243
9.6
202
Ease of Setup
8.3
89
9.6
154
Ease of Admin
8.1
88
9.6
147
Quality of Support
8.1
194
9.2
126
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
71
9.6
114
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
237
9.7
192
Features by Category
Systems Management
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
IoT Capabilities
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Edge
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Simplification - Internal Developer Platform
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Automation - Internal Developer Platform
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.5
13
Management
Feature Not Available
9.4
151
9.0
35
9.4
141
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Organization
8.8
126
9.2
137
8.6
127
9.4
161
8.7
119
9.3
142
Development
8.7
117
8.9
108
8.8
122
9.2
135
8.5
103
9.0
106
9.0
120
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) and Portainer are categorized as Container Management
Unique Categories
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) is categorized as Container Orchestration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Portainer
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
Computer Software
26.8%
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Internet
7.0%
Financial Services
4.4%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
37.5%
Computer Software
20.5%
Information Technology and Services
20.1%
Computer & Network Security
5.9%
Consulting
2.5%
Telecommunications
2.5%
Other
48.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Internet
good for repositories and documenting changes in hub
Most Helpful Critical Review
Michal W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Some of the things that need improving are: The confusing licensing model, which is a mix of node and CPU licenses. Moreover Mirantis has sent us two license files as we upgraded the number of nodes, however only one license file can be uploaded into UCP....
Portainer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Oscar Eduardo C.
Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring
In my opinion, the best thing about Portainer is the ease of use. We are a pretty small team, so for everyone to be able to jump in and setup or monitor containers with a just a quick introduction, has made our work much easier and efficent.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
good for repositories and documenting changes in hub
Oscar Eduardo C.
Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring
In my opinion, the best thing about Portainer is the ease of use. We are a pretty small team, so for everyone to be able to jump in and setup or monitor containers with a just a quick introduction, has made our work much easier and efficent.
Michal W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Some of the things that need improving are: The confusing licensing model, which is a mix of node and CPU licenses. Moreover Mirantis has sent us two license files as we upgraded the number of nodes, however only one license file can be uploaded into UCP....
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