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Docker vs Mirantis Container Cloud comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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
58
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 26.2%, down 43.4% compared to last year.
Mirantis Container Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Container Virtualization, holds 33.0% mindshare, up 25.0% since last year.
Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Docker26.2%
VMware Tanzu Platform12.6%
Oracle Application Express (APEX)12.4%
Other48.800000000000004%
Development Platforms
Container Virtualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Mirantis Container Cloud33.0%
Canonical LXD20.9%
Flockport20.0%
Other26.099999999999994%
Container Virtualization
 

Q&A Highlights

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

Featured Reviews

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

"The most valuable feature is Docker has a fast learning curve."
"The initial setup was easy, and you are only required to run commands."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the Dockerfile, which makes the life of developers easy. Developers get a real understanding of container creation."
"I think that with Docker, it is easy to deploy it on different platforms."
"It is neat and very flexible."
"The most valuable feature of Docker is that it provides a containerized environment. The isolation between the environments is beneficial. Additionally, the solution is easy to use."
"The solution helps save costs."
"We are able to stop our containers or stop the service with a single command."
"The product's most valuable feature is cloud simulation to predict application behavior on the cloud."
"Mirantis Container Cloud operates similarly to how we interact with databases. It provides a comprehensive platform for deploying and managing containerized applications across cloud environments."
"Docker is very helpful for taking the code from development and applying it to the end user."
"This solution has cut down on our development time and allows us to spin off new instances for inner development, testing, productions, and security testing."
"The product's initial setup phase is simple."
"Using this solution for a production environment that should be working 24/7 is the biggest proof of stability."
"If we compare legacy application support to Docker, it's a superior product."
"This solution has improved our organization with the agility, microservices approach, and scalable solutions for distributed systems."
 

Cons

"Stability is an area with a shortcoming."
"Sometimes, we have sync-up issues where the build doesn't get processed due to these sync issues, causing the build to fail. That's one of the drawbacks I see. When we did a huge sync-up, we faced a couple of issues. It takes some time for us to complete the sync-up. For frequent, smaller updates, we haven't had any issues. However, challenges can arise for those who prefer doing everything in one go. This might not necessarily be due to the tool itself but because of the approach of doing everything in a single batch."
"Docker volumes. When I integrated volumes, I faced challenges. I have not essentially used add volumes to the existing instances."
"Enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities and cluster management should be a priority. It should facilitate some security management."
"The security layer is very vulnerable, although they are working to improve the system hardening and email hardening."
"The vendor should release a monitoring tool or include monitoring capabilities in Docker"
"The solution could offer better documentation."
"As for improving Docker, I would like to see enhancements in its user interface and documentation to make it even more user-friendly and accessible. I believe Docker will expand its scope and reduce limitations to support more applications, both online and offline. For instance, in scenarios like deployments on ships or during upgrades, Docker can continue to offer software services and container-based intelligence."
"Areas for improvement are the privacy of container management and the documentation. In the next release, I would like to see best practices on how to manage distributed containers and networks."
"I feel that the product lacks to offer a proper health status of the images which are running, making it an area where improvements are required."
"With the Mirantis runtime being removed from Kubernetes, which is the industry-wide standard for orchestration of containers, I think it's going in a direction that is not super scalable."
"More integrations with other platforms would be beneficial."
"It will be better if the product provides dynamic load-balancing capabilities."
"The solution would benefit in improvements made to the storage, cleaning up information from the disk, and reading logs."
"The only problem is that they are too complicated for what we are trying to accomplish."
"You need to have system knowledge to deploy the product. It should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I use the solution's open-source version."
"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs."
"We use the open-source version."
"For commercial use, it's about $30 per month. The license itself isn't expensive, but if there are many users, the price becomes high."
"Docker is cost-effective and open-source."
"Docker is open source. To use a Docker enterprise model, we would need to pay for it."
"Docker is a free-to-use solution. However, Docker Enterprise is not free."
"The product is not expensive."
"Docker is a free solution."
"We use the free version of this solution."
"It is more costly than other products, but it is worth every penny."
"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one means low price and ten means high price."
"The solution is open-source and free to try."
"With open source, you can use Mirantis completely free."
"Its licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The product is not expensive."
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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%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Construction Company
28%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise4
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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illumina, Groupon, PayPal, ebay, ING, New Relic
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