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At a Glance
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Star Rating
(114)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Star Rating
(17)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
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 their applications. In contrast, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service lacks a specific score for ease of setup, which may indicate a more complex initial configuration process.
  • Reviewers mention that AKS has a strong access control feature, scoring 8.9, which is crucial for enterprises needing robust security measures. On the other hand, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service does not provide a comparable score for access control, potentially leaving users with less confidence in its security capabilities.
  • G2 users highlight the quality of support for IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service, which received a score of 8.8, indicating that users feel well-supported. Conversely, AKS scored slightly lower at 8.3, suggesting that while support is adequate, it may not be as responsive or comprehensive as that of IBM's offering.
  • Users on G2 report that AKS shines in product direction with a high score of 9.6, indicating a strong commitment to future enhancements and features. In comparison, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service received a perfect score of 10.0, suggesting that users feel exceptionally confident in its ongoing development and innovation.
  • Reviewers mention that AKS has a solid orchestration score of 8.4, which is essential for managing containerized applications effectively. However, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service does not provide a specific score for orchestration, which may raise concerns about its capabilities in this area.
  • Users say that the developer toolkit for AKS scored 7.8, which may indicate some limitations in the tools available for developers. In contrast, IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service does not have a score for its developer toolkit, leaving potential users uncertain about the resources available for development and integration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No pricing available
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No trial information available
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
101
8.8
10
Ease of Use
8.5
102
8.0
10
Ease of Setup
8.6
62
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.4
55
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
92
8.8
8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
53
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
98
10.0
7
Features by Category
8.3
23
Not enough data
Management
8.8
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.5
19
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
Development
7.8
20
Not enough data
8.3
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service are categorized as Container Management and Container Orchestration
Unique Categories
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has no unique categories
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.5%
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
14.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Information Technology and Services
27.8%
Computer Software
23.1%
Telecommunications
5.6%
Financial Services
4.6%
Computer & Network Security
3.7%
Other
35.2%
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
Information Technology and Services
21.4%
Public Safety
7.1%
Packaging and Containers
7.1%
Insurance
7.1%
Information Services
7.1%
Other
50.0%
Alternatives
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Alternatives
Red Hat OpenShift
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Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
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Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
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Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Kubernetes Engine
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IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service Alternatives
Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat OpenShift
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Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Kubernetes Engine
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Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Add Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)
Add Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)
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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IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service Discussions
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