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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) vs Trivy comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Ranking in Container Security
20th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Trivy
Ranking in Container Security
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Trivy is 6.0%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Security Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Trivy6.0%
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)0.8%
Other93.2%
Container Security
 

Featured Reviews

Daniel Wichinescki - PeerSpot reviewer
Has supported production deployments and simplified permission management though could reduce monitoring costs
For Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), we only used it to orchestrate the Kubernetes pods. We didn't use the other features. We only used the environment to start our application. I utilized the automatic scaling capabilities. The integration with Azure Active Directory helped with the security of our applications. I think Amazon EKS is better. EKS is the best because there are many features to use for scaling and to control the environments.
Utsav Sharma - PeerSpot reviewer
Maintain operational efficiency by detecting misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
The vulnerability scanning feature is excellent as it supports various container capabilities like Docker and Sharma. It also offers repository scanning in the source code domain, allowing pre-push code scans. The misconfiguration detection works well for CloudFormation, Docker files, and Terraform. Its compliance support, like NIST, ensures that configurations align with standards. Trivy helps me significantly detect misconfigurations missed by the ops engineers or in Terraform by the naked eye. It ensures that my deployments are free of misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The advantage of AKS is somewhat greater than that of Kubernetes, such as those provided by Google Cloud or AWS. However, the unique benefit offered by Microsoft is its robust CI/CD capabilities, along with the Azure feature for building workflows. When you combine the entire ecosystem, AKS becomes an excellent choice, particularly for enterprise applications."
"It is easy to deploy."
"The product serves the purpose of helping streamline our company's application deployment and scaling processes."
"The product’s most valuable features are ease of use and automation."
"The most valuable features of AKS are the full array of capabilities and robust security."
"It is appealing to us due to its complexity, which aligns well with our requirements."
"I don't have to furnish my own infrastructure in order to run containers or Kubernetes."
"We are not yet fully public cloud-native, however, Azure Kubernetes Service promises interesting scalability and flexibility for the future."
"Trivy is particularly useful for checking if Docker images have critical vulnerabilities before they reach production."
"The most valuable feature of Trivy is its easy integration with the CI/CD pipeline."
"I definitely recommend Trivy."
"Trivy is very reliable and always has an up-to-date database to scan images and identify vulnerabilities."
"Overall, I would rate Trivy a ten out of ten."
"The most valuable feature of Trivy is its easy integration with the CI/CD pipeline."
"Trivy's ability to scan files, images, GitHub repositories, Infrastructure as Code like Terraform, and Kubernetes is valuable."
"What I find valuable is the ease of setup with Trivy, including pre-defined operators that require minimal configuration."
 

Cons

"The solution is not particularly user-friendly for novice administrators, making it challenging to understand certain aspects."
"One improvement I'd like to see is a better user interface for developers, enabling easier operation without relying heavily on command lines."
"If any customer uses a traditional code, the code-level changes take a lot of time."
"It can be tough to access the servers when onboarding."
"The costs are rising rapidly, and we have not seen any cost reductions by moving to Azure."
"The initial setup of AKS is complicated. The setup depends on the cluster, nodes, and lots of other things. There are also lots of extremely critical small devices. Moreover, you will have to pay them even while setting up the solution. It is not like you setup first and then pay for it."
"Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is not up to optimal standards when it comes to capturing logs and visualization."
"The solution should improve its UI and cost."
"In our CI/CD pipelines, Trivy lacks built-in functionality for report analysis."
"One drawback I have observed with Trivy is the difficulty in building or integrating a UI, particularly for an operator in the NetSuite example."
"Currently, the container image scanning is static. A dynamic scanning capability during runtime would be a significant advantage."
"Trivy can improve by providing an output in PDF format."
"A dynamic scanning capability during runtime would be a significant advantage."
"Having little experience can hinder the ability to connect it to a user-friendly UI effectively."
"Trivy generates many false positives, flagging non-existent vulnerabilities. Improvements could include better contextual analysis or granular filtering."
"Trivy generates many false positives, flagging non-existent vulnerabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We could spend as little as $25 or $30 a month on Kubernetes Services, compared to the typical $100 a month expenditure for a virtual machine."
"We are facing a significant challenge regarding OEM licensing. The issue arises from the fact that certain licenses required for our own purposes are not provided by Microsoft's licensing. Consequently, we are unsure about the most suitable mobile license provisioning model offered by third-party providers."
"It is expensive compared to other vendors."
"I like the pricing and find it to be in the mid-range, and I would rate it as five out of ten."
"Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is an expensive solution"
"The pricing of the solution is same as Azure Stack."
"As you scale your operations, AKS becomes more cost-effective."
"The product follows a pay-as-you-go pricing model which is good for small enterprises. You need to pay only for the services that you use."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Insurance Company
6%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?
The platform's high scalability is one of its biggest advantages.
What needs improvement with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?
I am not sure about areas that could be improved.
What is your primary use case for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?
I use the product for the environments in the company, specifically for the environments in production, QA, and development. I used it in the finance industry at a bank. Now I have moved to another...
What needs improvement with Trivy?
Trivy's marketing and awareness need improvement. Not everyone knows about it, which isn't ideal given its capabilities. There's potential to integrate AI and machine learning for enhanced function...
What is your primary use case for Trivy?
I use Trivy ( /products/trivy-reviews ) to scan code for vulnerabilities before deployment. Our projects, which are developed by different developers, involve various dependencies and third-party c...
What advice do you have for others considering Trivy?
I recommend Trivy to others due to its powerful and useful features. However, I suggest increasing its marketing to raise awareness. I rate Trivy an eight out of ten.
 

Overview

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