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At a Glance
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Star Rating
(281)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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Portainer
Portainer
Star Rating
(282)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 3 Nodes Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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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, while Portainer, although user-friendly, does not match this level of integration capability.
  • Reviewers mention that Portainer shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.6, making it particularly appealing for small businesses and users who prioritize a straightforward interface, whereas Mirantis Kubernetes Engine has a lower score of 7.8, indicating a steeper learning curve.
  • G2 users highlight that Mirantis Kubernetes Engine offers robust Access Control features with a score of 8.3, which is essential for enterprise environments, while Portainer outperforms with a score of 9.4, providing more intuitive and flexible access management options.
  • Users on G2 report that Portainer's Container Networking capabilities are superior, scoring 9.5, which allows for easier management of network configurations, compared to Mirantis Kubernetes Engine's score of 8.6, which may require more manual setup.
  • Reviewers mention that Mirantis Kubernetes Engine has a strong focus on Product Direction with a score of 8.6, indicating a commitment to evolving the product based on user feedback, while Portainer leads with a score of 9.7, suggesting a more proactive approach to feature development and user needs.
  • Users say that Portainer's Developer Toolkit is highly rated at 9.0, providing developers with essential tools for container management, while Mirantis Kubernetes Engine, with a score of 8.7, offers a solid toolkit but lacks some of the advanced features that developers find beneficial in Portainer.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
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Portainer
Portainer Business - 3 Nodes Free
$0.00
3 Nodes Per Month
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Free Trial
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Free Trial is available
Portainer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
242
9.3
238
Ease of Use
7.8
243
9.5
241
Ease of Setup
8.3
89
9.5
192
Ease of Admin
8.1
88
9.6
175
Quality of Support
8.1
194
9.1
152
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
71
9.5
133
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
237
9.7
231
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.2
6
Systems Management
Not enough data
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
IoT Capabilities
Not enough data
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
Agentic AI - Industrial IoT
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Internal Developer PlatformsHide 5 FeaturesShow 5 Features
Not enough data
8.8
20
Simplification - Internal Developer Platform
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Automation - Internal Developer Platform
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
9.0
20
8.8
147
9.1
209
Management
Feature Not Available
9.3
186
9.0
35
9.2
175
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Organization
8.8
126
9.0
171
8.6
127
9.2
195
8.7
119
9.1
176
Development
8.7
117
8.7
142
8.8
122
9.1
169
8.5
103
8.8
140
9.0
120
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Portainer
Portainer
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) and Portainer are categorized as Container Management
Unique Categories
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) is categorized as Container Orchestration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.6%
Portainer
Portainer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
82.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Computer Software
26.8%
Information Technology and Services
20.6%
Internet
7.0%
Financial Services
4.4%
Telecommunications
3.7%
Other
37.5%
Portainer
Portainer
Information Technology and Services
20.9%
Computer Software
19.8%
Computer & Network Security
6.5%
Program Development
3.2%
Computer Networking
3.2%
Other
46.4%
Alternatives
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) Alternatives
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Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
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Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
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Kubernetes
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Portainer
Portainer Alternatives
SUSE Rancher
SUSE Rancher
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Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat OpenShift
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Kubernetes
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Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS)
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Discussions
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise)
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (formerly Docker Enterprise) Discussions
How do I run Docker without sudo access?
2 Comments
Guiomar T.
GT
Docker has its own group "docker" (in Ubuntu usually the groupId is 999). So if you add any user to the docker group this user will be able to execute any...Read more
What are there vision for Docker Enterprise in ext 5 years?
1 Comment
JA
If you reach out to Mirantis, we can certainly provide you and your organisation with a feature length roadmap of Docker Enterprise under an NDA. Note...Read more
What is the best way to use docker enterprise ?
1 Comment
JA
Docker Enterprise (now known as Mirantis Kubernetes Engine (aka UCP), Mirantis Secure Registry (aka. DTR), and Mirantis Container Runtime (aka Docker Engine...Read more
Portainer
Portainer Discussions
What is Portainer used for?
3 Comments
AH
Managing and deploying docker containers.Read more
What is the difference between Portainer and Portainer CE?
3 Comments
AH
Portainer CE is the community edition.Read more
Can Portainer manage Swarm?
3 Comments
Michael P.
MP
Yes, Portainer has built-in management capabilities for both Swarm and Kubernetes.Read more