Portainer Reviews & Product Details

I use Portainer for my homelab and school projects, self-hosting open-source tools for free access. It allows me to manage everything faster and set up containers, networks, and volumes extremely fast. I love that it's free, open-source, and has an easy-to-use interface with amazing performance. Portainer even offers a 1-year premium license for small home users to test its capabilities. It's very easy to use and quick to set up and learn, which gives me confidence in trusting the software since I can know every line of code. The initial setup was extremely easy, and I fell in love with Portainer as soon as I installed it after a recommendation from a friend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I use Portainer to manage the assortment of containers on my home server. I love the easy-to-use UI, which makes managing my containers as easy as pie. Portainer has put a lot of thought into this, allowing for efficient management. The dashboard clearly displays all containers and provides the necessary information at a glance, making it simple to assess the health of my containers and determine if any actions are needed. The setup was also straightforward, thanks to the clear documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel like the provision of container logs could use updating. I have found myself using Dozzle in order to monitor the logs. That is the only feature I think could be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Portainer for managing my server and Docker installations, and I really appreciate being able to handle things visually with an intuitive GUI. It's quick to deploy and everything is clearly organized, which is important to me. The GUI is not only visually appealing but also functional, allowing me to edit code and organize deployments or stacks without having to use the CLI. I find it makes managing Kubernetes and Docker clusters really easy. The initial setup was also very easy, especially with a good tutorial I found on YouTube. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the shell editor doesn't work. It might be an issue with the VPS, but sometimes it doesn't load, and I can't get into the container. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Portainer is the perfect tool for using both docker and kuberneters, it is fast and intuitive and allows you to act easily on everything.

Whether they are images or containers, you have all the tools for management, analysis and maintenance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing I don't like about Portainer Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Portainer clear and appreciate that it simplifies the administration of Docker containers. I particularly like the intuitive operation and the fact that all configurations are secured. The ability to see all updates is also very useful. I think the free business license for three instances is pretty cool. Additionally, the initial setup was very easy thanks to the good documentation, including password reset. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like to have a way to delete logs directly in Portainer, as I often no longer need them. Currently, I have to do this manually via the command line. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Portainer makes monitoring and managing docker containers and docker compose stacks MUCH easier. Re-creating docker containers with small modifications from the original, without having to remember the exact command that started it in the first place, is a big productivity win. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are no downsides, only things that I wish it could do, that it does not. The one thing I would like to see is some kind of scheduler, to schedule jobs like restarting a container. But it's not a problem to run another service alongside Portainer to handle that. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate how Portainer simplifies container management, especially in terms of updating containers with its straightforward, single-click process to see if a container has an update available. This efficiency in container updates stands out compared to other platforms like Synology Container Manager, which I found unreliable in this respect. I also enjoy the ease of spinning up test containers with a compose file to try out new software, as Portainer effectively makes Docker more accessible without the need for becoming an expert. The initial setup is impressively straightforward, as I barely had to configure anything when using the compose file to get it running for the first time. Portainer has proven to be the best tool compared to others I experimented with, such as Synology Container Manager, CasaOS, Yacht, and LazyDocker, solidifying itself as my preferred choice. I would highly recommend it to anyone with needs similar to mine, showcasing an overall optimal user experience for simple requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish Portainer could manage the YAML used to install itself, as it feels awkward for it to be limited in the UI when installed via YAML from the CLI. While I understand it can't self-install, it feels like a second-class citizen. Additionally, I find the lack of built-in support for Tailscale in both the primary and agent installs to be a drawback. This feature would simplify connecting remote Docker installations to the primary Portainer via Tailscale, which I found to be complex and forced me to make compromises I didn't want to make and intend to try to resolve in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Portainer makes container management incredibly straightforward. The UI is clean and intuitive, which saves a lot of time compared to manually managing Docker or Kubernetes through CLI. It’s easy to deploy and we use it frequently for day-to-day container tasks. Setting up environments, managing stacks, and monitoring resource usage feels effortless. The role-based access control and team management features are also very handy in a collaborative setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Occasionally, some features aren’t immediately obvious, and the interface can feel a bit overwhelming at first. Otherwise, it works smoothly for day-to-day container management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am thrilled with Portainer's ease of use and the significant improvements from the new business edition, which have enhanced its functionality tenfold, making it indispensable. The initial setup process was incredibly straightforward, particularly with the quick Docker run command, allowing me to manage my containers seamlessly. Portainer's user interface is user-friendly and visually appealing, which facilitates managing and customizing my containers effortlessly. Unlike before, it enables me to quickly assess which containers are running, stopped, or experiencing issues, thus streamlining my container management tasks and recognizing problems faster than using Docker's command line tools alone. Furthermore, the stack feature stands out for its capability to deploy containers swiftly using a Docker Compose template, significantly accelerating my workflow. The continued updates and evident value the team places on Portainer, reflected in the ongoing integration of useful features, reinforce its reliability and efficiency, making it an excellent tool deserving of high praise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Creating a container directly from the container section is time-consuming. I find creating a container from this section takes forever and wish for a quicker process similar to using a stack with a compose file, even if it is is a compose file for a single app/service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Portainer has been really helpful for me to manage Docker without always relying on the command line. The web interface is clean and easy to understand, and it saves me time when deploying or checking containers. I also like that I can see logs and stats in one place. Overall, it simplified my workflow a lot and gave me more confidence working with containers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would like Portainer to offer an easier way to manage and save Docker volumes separately. Having a built-in option to back them up or move them between different installations would make migrations and restores much simpler. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.