Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Sleek, fast, simple UI, but still feature rich and useful"
5/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

The speed of the UI and how easy it is to deploy stacks and manage containers. The overviews it gives me about the deployment as well as the backup feature to object storage. It is easy to install and use in minutes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

Some UIs may be confusing. Mobile layout basically does not exist. OAuth redirects are a bit wonky. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jeff J.
JJ
Jeff J.
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Slick GUI for containers"
5/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

- Stacks are a clean way to manage multiple compose files.

- Insight into containers including console output and network details.

- Simple isolated networking.

- Management of multiple host devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

Grammar-based autocomplete in Stack editor would be very helpful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EE
Elbin E.
Machine Operator
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Very easy to use product,"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

Very small learning curve as long as you know the basics Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

Sometimes the web interface is buggy, hard time running containers with the default Network Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SK
sai rakesh k.
CTO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best software out there for maintaing docker containers and configure them"
5/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

webhooks + easy configuration of env variables + gui form of docker management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

a bit clumsy at first but due course one can learn the functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MM
Mark M.
Owner/President
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Portainer - THE tool for docker, docker swarm and kubernetes management"
5/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

This software is easy to deploy on a number of OSs. It's agent is also just as easy to deploy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

If you are a home lab or a testing sandbox the hoops required to jump through to receive and or pay for a license may be a barrier to entry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Raja Harsh Vardhan S.
RS
Raja Harsh Vardhan S.
Software Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy Way to Manage Docker and Kubernetes"
4/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

1. Simple and Intuitive UI

2. Multi-Platform Support

3. Easy Container Deployment Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

network management is confusing, a bit tricky in the starting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Srushtik S.
SS
Srushtik S.
Student
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"based on the experience of using portainer"
4/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

Docker images can easily management it is very usefull. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

only thing i dislike about it is it is very hard to understand for the begginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Oscar Eduardo C.
OC
Oscar Eduardo C.
Data Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great tool for beginners and experts"
5/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

In my opinion, the best thing about Portainer is the ease of use. We are a pretty small team, so for everyone to be able to jump in and setup or monitor containers with a just a quick introduction, has made our work much easier and efficent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

Honestly, can't think of any, we the features available and the ease of impementation, can't imagine using some other tool after using Portainer for a while. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
AC
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Portainer Review for a Devops Engineer"
5/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

Portainer makes container management incredibly simple with its intuitive interface. It allows seamless deployment and monitoring of containers, even for those without deep expertise in Docker or Kubernetes. The multi-cluster support and ease of use are great for managing complex environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

Portainer's free version lacks some advanced features, such as RBAC (role-based access control), which can be limiting for larger teams. Additionally, its performance may suffer when managing a large number of containers across multiple clusters. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Simplifying Docker with Portainer"
4/5
What do you like best about Portainer?

Ease of Use: Portainer offers a straightforward interface that is easy to navigate, even for those new to Docker.

Quick Setup: The installation process is simple, allowing users to start managing Docker containers within minutes.

Effective Stack Management: Portainer's stack feature simplifies the deployment and management of multi-container applications.

Robust User Management: The ability to create different user roles provides granular control over access to Docker resources.

Strong Security Features: Portainer's built-in security measures help protect Docker environments from unauthorized access.

Great for Home Use: Portainer's simplicity and ease of use make it a perfect fit for home lab environments. It's a great tool for managing personal Docker projects and experimenting with containerized applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Portainer?

Manual Docker Compose Import: While Portainer offers excellent stack management, importing existing Docker Compose files can be time-consuming due to the manual process.

Single-Point of Failure: The centralized web interface can be a single point of failure, limiting redundancy and availability. Although, this can technically be alleviated by using docker swarm/kubernets but cumbersome to setup

Limited Image Update Automation: Portainer currently lacks built-in features for automatically updating Docker images, requiring external tools or manual intervention. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.