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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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Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Star Rating
(145)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Kubernetes
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Kubernetes excels in its orchestration capabilities, with a score of 9.6, allowing for complex deployments and management of containerized applications. In contrast, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) received a lower score of 8.4, indicating that while it is effective, it may not offer the same level of flexibility and control.
  • Reviewers mention that Kubernetes has a robust developer toolkit, scoring 8.6, which provides extensive resources for developers. However, users on G2 note that AKS's developer toolkit is less comprehensive, with a score of 7.8, which may limit some development workflows.
  • G2 users highlight Kubernetes' superior packaging capabilities, scoring 9.1, which allows for efficient management of application dependencies. Conversely, AKS scored 8.3 in this area, suggesting that users may face challenges in managing packages effectively.
  • Users say that Kubernetes offers better network isolation features, with a score of 8.8, which is crucial for security in multi-tenant environments. In comparison, AKS scored 8.3, indicating that its network isolation may not be as robust, potentially raising security concerns.
  • Reviewers mention that Kubernetes has a higher ease of setup score of 7.2, which can be a barrier for new users. In contrast, AKS shines with a score of 8.7, making it more user-friendly for those who may not have extensive experience with container orchestration.
  • Users report that both products have similar scores for quality of support, with Kubernetes at 8.4 and AKS at 8.3, indicating that users can expect a comparable level of assistance from both platforms when issues arise.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No pricing available
Kubernetes
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
No trial information available
Kubernetes
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
101
9.2
120
Ease of Use
8.5
102
7.9
128
Ease of Setup
8.6
62
7.3
82
Ease of Admin
8.4
55
8.0
70
Quality of Support
8.4
92
8.4
102
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
53
8.9
56
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
98
9.7
116
Features by Category
8.3
23
9.0
68
Management
8.8
19
8.8
64
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Organization
8.2
18
9.1
61
8.5
19
9.0
65
8.4
18
9.6
66
Development
7.8
20
8.7
52
8.3
19
9.1
65
7.9
18
9.0
52
8.1
19
9.1
55
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Kubernetes are categorized as Container Management and Container Orchestration
Unique Categories
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has no unique categories
Kubernetes
Kubernetes 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%
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.3%
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%
Kubernetes
Kubernetes
Computer Software
32.6%
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Telecommunications
9.9%
Financial Services
5.0%
Internet
3.5%
Other
28.4%
Alternatives
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Alternatives
Red Hat OpenShift
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Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis
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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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Kubernetes
Kubernetes Alternatives
Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat OpenShift
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Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis
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Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Add Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Kubernetes Engine
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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
Monty the Mongoose crying
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) has no more discussions with answers
Kubernetes
Kubernetes Discussions
What are the main features of Kubernetes?
1 Comment
Yiorgos [George] A.
YA
- Container orchestration utilising available hardware or VMs, thus decreasing costs - High Availability within a data center / availability zone - Ability...Read more
What does Kubernetes do?
1 Comment
Mohit G.
MG
Container orchestration and container management. You can also configure properties on the basis of which scaling of pods will be done. It makes your...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Kubernetes has no more discussions with answers