Compare Portainer and Red Hat OpenShift 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (49.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 3 Nodes Per Month
No pricing available
Portainer
Star Rating
(291)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 3 Nodes Per Month
Learn more about PortainerRed Hat OpenShift
Star Rating
(304)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Red Hat OpenShiftSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Red Hat OpenShift excels in security features, with users appreciating its default security policies and non-root containers that significantly reduce risk without additional setup. This focus on security is a standout aspect for enterprises looking for robust solutions.
- Users say Portainer shines in its user-friendly interface, making it particularly appealing for small businesses and individual projects. Reviewers highlight its intuitive design, which simplifies the management of containers, networks, and volumes, allowing for quick setup and efficient operations.
- According to verified reviews, Red Hat OpenShift offers a comprehensive dashboard that integrates all necessary functions in one place, streamlining orchestration tasks. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams that require a cohesive platform to manage their workflows.
- Reviewers mention that Portainer's open-source nature and zero-cost entry make it an attractive option for users managing personal projects or small-scale deployments. Many users appreciate the ability to self-host and customize their environments without financial constraints.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Red Hat OpenShift has a slightly steeper learning curve, its powerful orchestration capabilities and integrated platform provide a smoother path from code to production, which is crucial for larger enterprises with complex needs.
- Users report that Portainer's ease of setup and administration is a significant advantage, with many finding it easy to manage their container environments. This simplicity is a key factor for users who prioritize quick deployment and minimal overhead in their operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
Red Hat OpenShift
No pricing availableFree Trial
Portainer
Free Trial is available
Red Hat OpenShift
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
242
8.7
84
Ease of Use
9.4
245
8.2
227
Ease of Setup
9.4
196
7.8
194
Ease of Admin
9.6
178
8.6
57
Quality of Support
9.0
154
8.4
74
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
136
8.6
53
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
235
9.0
81
Features by Category
Systems Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
IoT Capabilities
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Industrial IoT
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Alerts management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Automation
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Analysis
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Issue Resolution
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Simplification - Internal Developer Platform
8.6
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
Automation - Internal Developer Platform
8.5
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
Fleet & Lifecycle Management - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Day-2 Operations & Reliability - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity & Access Management - Enterprise Kubernetes 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
Governance, Policy & Compliance - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
App Delivery & Platform Integrations - Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.2
16
Database
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
23
Infrastructure
Not enough data
8.7
24
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.2
25
Management
9.3
186
8.5
33
9.2
175
8.4
31
Feature Not Available
8.2
30
Organization
9.0
173
8.5
32
9.1
196
9.0
34
9.1
177
9.1
32
Development
8.7
143
8.5
27
9.1
169
8.8
30
8.8
140
8.6
25
Feature Not Available
9.2
26
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Portainer and Red Hat OpenShift are categorized as Container Management
Unique Categories
Portainer is categorized as Internal Developer Platforms, IoT Edge Platforms, Industrial IoT, and Enterprise Kubernetes Management
Red Hat OpenShift is categorized as Container Monitoring, Container Orchestration, Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Server Virtualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Portainer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Red Hat OpenShift
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
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Computer Software
19.5%
Computer & Network Security
7.1%
Computer Networking
3.2%
Program Development
3.2%
Other
45.7%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Financial Services
13.7%
Banking
9.2%
Computer Software
8.5%
Telecommunications
7.0%
Other
45.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can Portainer manage Swarm?
3 Comments
MP
Yes, Portainer has built-in management capabilities for both Swarm and Kubernetes.Read more
What is the difference between Portainer and Portainer CE?
3 Comments
Official Response from Portainer
Portainer Community Edition (CE) is open source software, designed for individuals (home labs). Portainer Business Edition is a commercially supported...Read more
What is Portainer used for?
3 Comments
SC
It provides a web-based GUI for managing Docker installations. (It also work for Kubernetes, but I only use it with Docker)Read more
What is included in Red Hat OpenShift container platform?
1 Comment
NG
you can deploy your applications and have UI which is more superior to Kubernetes. operator development, etc.. all features of k8s are present in OCP.Read more
Red Hat OpenShift has no more discussions with answers
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