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Kubernetes Reviews (159)

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Users consistently praise Kubernetes for its powerful automation and scalability, which simplify the management of containerized applications. The platform's ability to handle complex operational tasks with minimal manual intervention enhances reliability and efficiency, making it a preferred choice for many organizations. However, a common limitation noted is its steep learning curve, which can be challenging for newcomers.

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Saba M.
SM
Saba M.
QA Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Kubernetes Makes Scaling and Automation Effortless"
5/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

Kubernetes makes it much easier to manage and scale infrastructure across different environments. At Altinity we use it heavily for cloud deployments, and one of the biggest advantages is the flexibility and automation it provides. Things like rolling updates, self-healing pods, and resource management save a lot of manual work and make large systems more reliable overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

the worst part about kubernetes is getting into it, unless u have a decent experience you are lost, but with the AI its becoming much more "user-friendly" Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sachin J.
SJ
Sachin J.
LFX Intern
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Kubernetes Brings Powerful Auto-Scaling and Auto-Healing to the Cloud"
5/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

If there’s one thing happening in the cloud today, it’s Kubernetes, Kubernetes, Kubernetes. Which organisation doesn’t want its resources to have auto-scaling and auto-healing features? This has led to the foundation of various open-source projects, many of which are now implemented in production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

If an inexperienced person tries to access Kubernetes or starts building infrastructure on Kubernetes, they may not be able to do it successfully. Also, there aren’t as many resources available compared to typical development work, which makes the learning curve even steeper. On top of that, some companies seem to use it just because everyone else is using it, and that can end up being costly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akshay K.
AK
Akshay K.
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Backend Deployment with Kubernetes"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

I really like the automatic deployment capability of Kubernetes. It's great that it can handle identical deployments where things can be automatically deployed on their own with the inbuilt agent. I don't have to scratch my head trying to figure out a lot because it finds everything it needs and completes the deployment. And when I'm setting up databases, like Redis and log databases, Kubernetes makes it really fast and easy, even for someone like me who doesn't have much knowledge in that area. Overall, it's very easy to set up, which is a big plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

Nothing to complain about—everything is fine. Overall, it’s the best and good enough for what I need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ravi V.
RV
Ravi V.
Senior System Administrator (SAS Admin)
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless App Deployment and Targeted Issue Resolution"
5/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

IT is realy very helpfull application to deploy your app on it where you need to work on only that curropted pod which is faulty instead of entire servers or application setup. It’s annoying at first but later I realize it saved me from my own shortcuts which I need to do in case of Severs based deploiment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

I little bit complex as its combined with Pods. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dev a.
DA
Dev a.
software engine
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Kubernetes Simplifies Scaling and Application Management"
5/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

I like best about Kubernetes is its ability to automatically manage, scale, and deploy containerized applications. It handles tasks like load balancing, self-healing, and scaling without much manual effort. This makes applications more reliable and easier to run in production environments. Overall, Kubernetes helps save time and provides strong control over containerized workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

One thing I dislike about Kubernetes is its steep learning curve, especially for beginners. Understanding concepts like pods, services, deployments, and networking can take time. Setting up and troubleshooting clusters can also be complex and sometimes overwhelming. This makes Kubernetes powerful, but not very easy to start with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Artsiom H.
AH
Artsiom H.
Devops engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"One Platform to Orchestrate Simple Deployments and Complex Systems"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

I really like the idea of having a single orchestration platform where I can deploy both something very simple and a more complex system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

Honestly, there’s nothing I truly dislike. Sure, you do have to invest quite a bit of time to really learn Kubernetes, and it feels like there’s always something new you didn’t know before. But in my view, that isn’t a downside. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aakash S.
AS
Aakash S.
Sr. Technical Architect
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Effortless Microservices Deployment with Kubernetes, Needs AI Enhancements"
4/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

I like that Kubernetes is all configuration driven, which makes managing it straightforward. It's great how easily I can scale services, pods, and deployments; everything feels streamlined. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

Maybe more, AI-driven experience now. So users don't have to remember the commands and nitty gritty can be abstracted, you know, how to troubleshoot or see whether the services are up running set up the load balancer in those sort of configurations which can be difficult for a learner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerful, Reliable Scaling for Containerized Apps"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

What I like most about Kubernetes is how powerful it is for managing containerized applications at scale. It automates deployment, scaling, and load balancing, which takes a lot of manual work off the team. Once everything is set up, it’s very reliable and makes it easier to keep applications running smoothly even as demand changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

The biggest downside is the complexity. There’s definitely a steep learning curve, especially for teams new to container orchestration. Setting up and managing clusters can be time-consuming, and troubleshooting issues isn’t always straightforward. It requires a good understanding of the system to use it effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shiv B.
SB
Shiv B.
"Powerful Scaling and Automation, but Steep Learning Curve"
4/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

I like how Kubernetes provides a high level of control and reliability when running applications at scale. Its self-healing features, like automatically restarting failed containers or rescheduling them on healthy nodes, reduce the need for manual monitoring and intervention. I really appreciate the powerful scaling capabilities of Kubernetes, which allow for automatic scaling based on real-time demand—extremely valuable for workloads with fluctuating traffic. It ensures good performance while making efficient use of resources, which is crucial for both on-premise and cloud environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

The biggest challenge with Kubernetes for me is the steep learning curve. It introduces many concepts—such as pods, services, ingress, namespaces, and controllers—which can feel overwhelming, especially for newcomers or smaller teams without dedicated DevOps experience. Better tooling and visualization could help a lot. Dashboards that visually show application flow, networking, and resource usage would help users understand what's happening inside the cluster without relying heavily on command-line tools. Improved error messages and clearer feedback when configurations are incorrect would also make troubleshooting more beginner-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RI
Rezgui I.
DevOps Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Automated Deployments and Scaling That Save Us Time"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Kubernetes?

What I like most is how it automates deployments and handles scaling, which saves a lot of time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kubernetes?

The learning curve is quite steep, which can make it overwhelming for beginners.”

“Sometimes it feels a bit overcomplicated for smaller projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.