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Compare Portainer and Samsara 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 3 Nodes Per Month
No pricing available
Portainer
Star Rating
(287)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 3 Nodes Per Month
Learn more about PortainerSamsara
Star Rating
(3,226)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that while Samsara offers a robust dashboard with a score of 9.3, Portainer excels with a score of 9.7, providing a more intuitive interface that users find easier to navigate and customize for their specific needs.
- Reviewers mention that Portainer's system integration capabilities are top-notch, scoring a perfect 10.0, which allows seamless connectivity with various tools and platforms, whereas Samsara's integration score of 8.8 indicates some limitations in this area.
- G2 users highlight that Portainer's ease of setup is significantly better, scoring 9.6 compared to Samsara's 8.9. Users appreciate Portainer's straightforward installation process, which minimizes downtime and accelerates deployment.
- Users on G2 note that Portainer shines in the area of workflows, achieving a score of 9.3, while Samsara lags behind at 8.3. Reviewers appreciate Portainer's ability to streamline processes and automate tasks effectively.
- Reviewers mention that while both products offer good support, Portainer's quality of support is rated higher at 9.1 compared to Samsara's 8.5. Users report quicker response times and more helpful resources from Portainer's support team.
- Users say that Samsara's predictive maintenance features, scoring 8.0, could be improved, especially when compared to Portainer's score of 8.3. Reviewers express a desire for more advanced analytics and insights to better anticipate equipment failures.
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
Samsara
No pricing availableFree Trial
Portainer
Free Trial is available
Samsara
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
241
9.0
2,576
Ease of Use
9.5
244
8.9
2,740
Ease of Setup
9.5
195
8.8
2,516
Ease of Admin
9.6
178
8.9
1,663
Quality of Support
9.0
153
8.5
2,383
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
136
9.0
1,634
Product Direction (% positive)
9.8
234
9.3
2,568
Features by Category
Vehicle Management
Not enough data
8.9
1810
Not enough data
8.2
1806
Not enough data
8.1
1816
Not enough data
9.5
1950
ELD Compliance
Not enough data
8.3
1631
Not enough data
7.9
1595
Not enough data
8.2
1611
Not enough data
7.5
1571
Driver Management
Not enough data
8.2
1767
Not enough data
9.0
1854
Not enough data
9.3
1862
Not enough data
8.9
1826
Deliveries
Not enough data
7.9
1726
Not enough data
7.5
1675
Not enough data
7.5
1693
Dashcam
Not enough data
8.7
1658
Not enough data
8.7
1647
Not enough data
8.6
1626
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
1723
Not enough data
8.7
1757
Not enough data
7.7
1694
Agentic AI - Fleet Management
Not enough data
7.4
686
Not enough data
7.5
686
Not enough data
7.5
587
Not enough data
8.3
612
Not enough data
7.5
587
Not enough data
7.4
590
Generative AI - Fleet Management
Not enough data
7.2
575
Asset Definition
Not enough data
8.7
977
Not enough data
8.3
957
Not enough data
7.7
939
Asset Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
1000
Not enough data
8.7
975
Not enough data
8.5
968
Agentic AI - Asset Tracking
Not enough data
7.0
270
Records Management
Not enough data
8.0
492
Not enough data
7.9
496
Not enough data
6.2
475
Not enough data
8.6
505
Not enough data
8.1
492
Not enough data
8.0
487
Not enough data
8.4
485
Accounting
Not enough data
6.2
459
Not enough data
5.8
451
Not enough data
5.8
451
Order Management
Not enough data
6.5
446
Not enough data
6.3
437
Routing and Dispatch
Not enough data
7.4
458
Not enough data
7.1
454
Not enough data
8.1
462
Agentic AI - Trucking
Not enough data
7.2
169
Not enough data
7.1
169
Not enough data
7.4
171
Not enough data
7.5
172
Not enough data
7.3
169
Not enough data
7.3
169
Not enough data
7.4
171
Reporting
Not enough data
7.3
580
Not enough data
8.0
592
Not enough data
8.7
600
Not enough data
7.4
573
Task Alerts
Not enough data
8.4
589
Not enough data
8.2
575
Not enough data
8.4
580
Planning
Not enough data
7.7
562
Not enough data
7.9
564
Not enough data
7.7
562
Work Orders
Not enough data
7.0
550
Not enough data
7.3
546
Not enough data
7.0
551
Not enough data
7.6
559
Vehicle Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
1153
Not enough data
9.2
1182
Not enough data
8.1
1127
Not enough data
8.3
1108
Not enough data
8.4
1120
Driver Tracking
Not enough data
8.6
1125
Not enough data
8.5
1120
Not enough data
8.6
1109
Not enough data
8.0
1092
Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
1081
Not enough data
8.4
1096
Not enough data
7.7
1064
Agentic AI - Fleet Tracking
Not enough data
7.1
447
Not enough data
7.2
453
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
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
Management
9.3
186
Not enough data
9.2
175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Organization
9.0
173
Not enough data
9.2
195
Not enough data
9.1
177
Not enough data
Development
8.7
143
Not enough data
9.1
169
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Portainer and Samsara share no categories
Unique Categories
Portainer is categorized as Internal Developer Platforms, IoT Edge Platforms, Industrial IoT, and Container Management
Samsara is categorized as Asset Tracking, Fleet Maintenance, Fleet Tracking, Fleet Management, and Trucking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Portainer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Samsara
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
21.0%
Computer Software
19.6%
Computer & Network Security
7.1%
Program Development
3.2%
Computer Networking
3.2%
Other
45.9%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
37.7%
Construction
15.6%
Logistics and Supply Chain
6.0%
Oil & Energy
3.9%
Utilities
2.9%
Other
33.9%
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
MP
Yes, Portainer has built-in management capabilities for both Swarm and Kubernetes.Read more
Does Samsara GPS record audio?
3 Comments
PH
Yes, it you have the dual facing camera system it will record audio.Read more
How much does Samsara cost per month?
2 Comments
BD
This depends on how many trucks/assets you are looking to have covered and how you negotiate your contract with them. Standard per truck is $33/month for...Read more
What is Samsara tracking?
2 Comments
BS
If you have the Samsara camera it will also track your driver's driving as well as give you snapshots into your driver's dayRead more
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