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Docker vs Mirantis Container Cloud 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

Docker
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
59
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (4th), Container Management (10th), Software Supply Chain Security (4th), AI Software Development (23rd)
Mirantis Container Cloud
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Container Virtualization (1st), Container Security (33rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Development Languages, Environments, and Tools solutions, they serve different purposes. Docker is designed for Development Platforms and holds a mindshare of 24.4%, down 42.8% compared to last year.
Mirantis Container Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Container Virtualization, holds 33.9% mindshare, up 27.3% since last year.
Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Docker24.4%
Oracle Application Express (APEX)12.1%
VMware Tanzu Platform12.1%
Other51.4%
Development Platforms
Container Virtualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Mirantis Container Cloud33.9%
Canonical LXD21.1%
Flockport19.3%
Other25.700000000000003%
Container Virtualization
 

Q&A Highlights

Julia Miller - PeerSpot reviewer
Community Director at PeerSpot
Jul 05, 2026
 

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ER
Senior QA and Developer
Local container testing has boosted development speed but still needs lower battery and memory use
The main thing that really frustrates me about Docker is how much battery power it consumes on a Macintosh. I really am not a fan of that, which leads me to not want to run Docker 24/7 because I do not want my laptop battery to be exhausted by Docker instances running or even the Docker CLI or UI being booted up. I tend to not have it running until I need it, and then I run it and close it. It would be really nice if it did not consume as much battery as it does currently. Docker can definitely be improved by reducing the battery and CPU load that it impacts on a Macintosh. If it were possible for me to run Docker without panicking about the battery running out, that would be excellent. I believe battery is the biggest issue with Docker. The other issue is memory. It seems to consume a lot of memory, and I am not a fan of that. This means that I need to have a really powerful, high-specification Macintosh with a lot of battery and a lot of memory for it to work reliably. I do not always have access to that. If Docker could consume less battery and less memory, that would be magnificent.
Hitesh D - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at pnb metlife
High availability and self-healing mechanisms ensure seamless production builds
The most useful feature of Mirantis Container Cloud for our container management is Kubernetes. It provides a cluster, high availability, and a self-healing mechanism. Its multi-cluster management capability enhances our operational efficiency as it is easy to use, and every deployment is from the CI/CD, which automatically builds and deploys without human interference, reducing our deployment time to a few seconds.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We find the auto scaling and auto healing functionality of this solution very good."
"The most valuable feature is the simple containerization."
"Docker has relieved a lot of the pressure, including the fact that I no longer have to provide everything from scratch."
"The scalability of Docker is good."
"The ability to use an image with the software built into it, rather than just the software, is beneficial."
"Docker is very reliable. It's easy to scale, and it's very stable."
"The solution is easy to install."
"The solution helps save costs."
"The product's most valuable feature is cloud simulation to predict application behavior on the cloud."
"The most valuable feature is its ease of use; it is easy to use and easy to set up so that we can deliver our applications."
"One of the most valuable feature is its scalability because it is easy to work with. Even though I haven't fully removed it before, it's simple to get started and develop further. It's comparable to working with languages like C++ and Python. Python. It is easy to understand and more user-friendly."
"The solution is scalable and we have plans to increase usage in the future."
"I use Docker in combination with Kubernetes. Management of software packages is easy. It also can be done fast. Rolling out new software updates is smoother and faster due to Mirantis Container Cloud."
"This solution has improved our organization with the agility, microservices approach, and scalable solutions for distributed systems."
"When you have Kubernetes, you can use Mirantis Container Cloud to manage your Kubernetes for easy access and security. It also helps you to manage your CI/CD system. It helps you to build a container-oriented developer workflow. So, if you're building an application in Kubernetes, it provides you with a Kubernetes engine."
"Main products are portable."
 

Cons

"Docker volumes. When I integrated volumes, I faced challenges. I have not essentially used add volumes to the existing instances."
"Docker could improve by providing the ability to use the GPU for parallel processing. If there was the capability of using the GPU it would improve the machine learning that I want to use."
"The solution’s documentation could improve a bit."
"For the most part, Windows is stable, but sometimes the application crashes and we have to have an error fixed in order for the stability to remain."
"If you install Docker on a host, it creates its own firewalls. It can become an issue. Usually, when you want to install Docker, you need to restart the firewall or restart the active tables on the machine, but this is not the case with Kubernetes. It uses the default set up by the next administrator, but with Docker, you have to restart the firewall and restart Docker before the firewall on the system will be okay. If you do not the rules will not be created."
"The command line interface could be more intuitive. I constantly struggle with it."
"The documentation could be improved."
"One of the challenges I face with Docker is debugging containers within the infrastructure. It can be tricky to debug applications inside containers, which is a common issue among developers. If easier tools or methods were available to debug applications within Docker containers, it would be very beneficial."
"The orchestration and tracing should be improved."
"There could be an automation feature included in the product. It will speed up application processes and will not require scripting codes."
"I think this solution needs better security due to rising threats from the outside world."
"When it comes to the integration part, it's the basic functionality, but for any product, at the end of the day, security is extremely relevant. I personally feel like you have to constantly strive towards being more secure. You can never be 100% secure, and you have to work more toward security. It's as simple as that."
"Docker is not stable itself because it is an engine to run containers, and whenever a container is shut down, your data is lost, and you need to restart the containers."
"The solution would benefit in improvements made to the storage, cleaning up information from the disk, and reading logs."
"This product will only be useful if it can successfully run legacy applications in the cloud."
"Integration with Windows is something that can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of the solution is fairly cheap."
"I would rate the pricing of Docker as ten out of ten"
"Docker is a free-to-use solution. However, Docker Enterprise is not free."
"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"Docker is cost-effective and open-source."
"Since Docker is an open-source solution, it is free of cost."
"It's an open-source solution, so it doesn't cost anything"
"Docker is a free open-source solution. However, there is the Docker Enterprise which is a paid solution."
"With open source, you can use Mirantis completely free."
"We use the free version of this solution."
"This solution is free."
"The solution is open-source and free to try."
"Docker is a free solution."
"The product is not expensive."
"Mirantis Container Cloud is free. However, there are features for which you need to pay."
"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one means low price and ten means high price."
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Answers from the Community

Julia Miller - PeerSpot reviewer
Community Director at PeerSpot
Jul 5, 2026
Jul 5, 2026
I recommend starting with Docker Compose instead of Kubernetes, and keeping images lean while treating Dockerfiles as a core part of the codebase. You need to standardize your development environment, align it with your CI/CD pipeline, and rely on official images for stability. I would also suggest asking fewer questions to streamline the process and make it shorter. I would rate this product a...
2 out of 39 answers
OM
Cloud Expert | DevOps | Oracle Consultant at confidential
Nov 26, 2018
I recommended the tech guys that haven't used it so far, or if their company is still using the transitional infrastructure, they should give it a try.
JG
Cloud sales & support for rackspace with 11-50 employees
Dec 19, 2018
My advice is in regards to the security. Many of my customers do not care enough about security, they have a disbelief that once you are in a cloud, you are automatically secure. This sis not the case at all. You need to understand that nothing is guaranteed if you do not follow the right rules. You need proper monitoring tools to keep the work-site safe and secure. It may cost the customer more, but it is worth every penny.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
27%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise35
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker?
The setup cost has balanced out, and I find Docker's pricing reasonable. Docker Engine is free and open source for Linux, and Docker Desktop is free for individual developers and small teams, but a...
What needs improvement with Docker?
Docker could potentially be more straightforward. A more guided approach to using it would be useful.
What is your primary use case for Docker?
My primary use case for Docker is standardizing development and deployment environments across the entire application life cycle, and I rely on Docker to ensure that every component of a project, w...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mirantis Container Cloud?
Regarding the cost, Mirantis Container Cloud is cheaper than other solutions like Red Hat. The license costs around 10,000 Indian rupees per year.
What needs improvement with Mirantis Container Cloud?
Mirantis Container Cloud should have AI integration tools, which are not available right now. These tools should assist in app scalability and deployment error handling.
What is your primary use case for Mirantis Container Cloud?
We are using Mirantis Container Cloud ( /products/mirantis-container-cloud-reviews ) for production builds. It is integrated with Mirantis, and we use it in the insurance industry.
 

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