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Top 10 Kubernetes Alternatives & Competitors

By American Cloud
(11)4.7 out of 5

Kubernetes is not the only option for Container Management Software. Explore other competing options and alternatives. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Kubernetes include availability and features. The best overall Kubernetes alternative is DigitalOcean. Other similar apps like Kubernetes are Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS), Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise), Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode), and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). Kubernetes alternatives can be found in Container Management Software but may also be in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providers or Container Orchestration Tools.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Kubernetes

  • DigitalOcean
  • Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
  • Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
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Top 10 Alternatives to Kubernetes Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Kubernetes stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Computer Software, Financial Services, and Information Technology and Services, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. DigitalOcean

    By DigitalOcean
    (633)4.6 out of 5

    2. DigitalOcean provides the best tools to control your virtual server in the cloud. Learn how we deliver the most intuitive interface and features so you can start building your web infrastructure today.

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    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, DigitalOcean is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at support
    More usable
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    #2

  2. Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)

    By Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    (331)4.4 out of 5

    3. Amazon EC2 Container Service (ECS) is a container management service that supports Docker containers and allows users to easily run applications on a managed cluster of Amazon EC2 instances.

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    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS) is:

    Easier to set up
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    #3

  3. Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)

    By Mirantis
    (281)4.4 out of 5

    4. Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) is the world's leading software container platform to build, ship, and run any app anywhere.

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    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) is:

    Easier to set up
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    #4

  4. Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode)

    By Akamai Technologies
    (289)4.5 out of 5

    5. The Developer Cloud Simplified

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    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, Akamai Connected Cloud (formerly Linode) is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at support
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    #5

  5. Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

    By Google
    (261)4.5 out of 5

    6. Google Kubernetes Engine is a managed, production-ready environment for deploying containerized applications at scale.

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    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is:

    Easier to set up
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    #6

  6. Portainer

    By Portainer
    (241)4.9 out of 5

    7. Portainer is a universal container management platform to deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and secure containerized applications across cloud, data center, edge, and Industrial IoT use cases. Portainer is trusted by customers across various industries, including financial services, information technology, manufacturing, energy, automotive, and healthcare, to simplify container adoption securely and with exceptional speed. Portainer offers the perfect blend of infrastructure versatility, self-service freedom, and compliance guardrails to deliver containerized applications in a way that suits every part of the organization. Portainer provides extensive support for container orchestrators across every deployment scenario and helps bridge the knowledge gap within every organization.

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    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, Portainer is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at support
    More usable
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    #7

  7. Red Hat OpenShift

    By Red Hat
    (238)4.5 out of 5

    8. Red Hat OpenShift is a platform for creating and deploying any application, quickly and easily, on virtually any infrastructure.

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    #8

  8. Google Cloud Run

    By Google
    (206)4.6 out of 5

    9. Cloud Run is the simplest way to deploy and scale serverless and container-based applications on Google Cloud. Start with source code, and have your application running anywhere in the world in seconds.

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    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, Google Cloud Run is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at support
    More usable
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    #9

  9. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

    By Microsoft
    (193)4.4 out of 5

    10. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a solution that optimizes the configuration of popular open-source tools and technologies specifically for Azure, it provides an open solution that offers portability for both users containers and users application configuration.

    Categories in common with Kubernetes:

    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is:

    Easier to set up
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  10. Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)

    By Amazon Web Services (AWS)
    (148)4.6 out of 5

    11. Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) is a managed service that makes it easy for you to run Kubernetes on AWS without needing to install and operate your own Kubernetes clusters. Kubernetes is an open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.

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    Reviewers say compared to Kubernetes, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS) is:

    Easier to set up
    Better at support
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