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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 (1st), Container Management (4th), Software Supply Chain Security (2nd), AI Software Development (15th)
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 22.8%, down 37.3% compared to last year.
Mirantis Container Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Container Virtualization, holds 33.8% mindshare, up 31.1% since last year.
Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Docker22.8%
Oracle Application Express (APEX)12.7%
VMware Tanzu Platform11.4%
Other53.1%
Development Platforms
Container Virtualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Mirantis Container Cloud33.8%
Canonical LXD22.0%
Flockport17.6%
Other26.599999999999994%
Container Virtualization
 

Q&A Highlights

Julia Miller - PeerSpot reviewer
Community Director at PeerSpot
Sep 20, 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

"The most valuable feature is Docker has a fast learning curve."
"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 most valuable feature of Docker is the dedicated QA environment for connecting the team members. Additionally, there are many core features available and it is highly secure when we are imaging a client's server."
"The most valuable feature is that it is cost-saving."
"It is a quite mature technology."
"The solution offers speed and flexibility."
"Docker's containerization property is its main selling point."
"There are ways of using Docker where you have absolutely no dependencies on the environment that you work in, which allows us to deploy Docker anywhere anytime and has been most valuable because it removes any dependencies when it comes to deployment."
"Docker is very helpful for taking the code from development and applying it to the end user."
"Using this solution for a production environment that should be working 24/7 is the biggest proof of stability."
"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."
"The solution containerizes software."
"I like the automation in deployment. I can deploy whenever I want based on the environment, and I can easily roll back to a previous version for testing."
"It is a compact, complete solution that performs well."
"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 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."
 

Cons

"The product does not have an extensive documentation. The tool does not have good scenarios. We have to go through the GitHub repository and investigate similar scenarios. Also, if you are copying multiple things, then you can jeopardize the copy number. The copying aspect also lacks a UI part. We also need to limit the memory."
"The vendor should release a monitoring tool or include monitoring capabilities in Docker"
"The learning curve with Docker is huge and extensive"
"Management can be improved with the necessary tools for orchestration."
"The volumes for persistent storage could be more user friendly right out of the box."
"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."
"There can be challenges with port mapping, however, that's not related to Docker itself."
"The command line interface could be more intuitive. I constantly struggle with it."
"On the MacBook, it was a little difficult, probably because of the version that my company is using."
"I think this solution needs better security due to rising threats from the outside world."
"I would love to see if more supported applications could be used under Docker."
"On the Mac, Docker is far from perfect."
"I have consulted Mirantis support for some issues, but the support quality is not good. I suffer from support delays due to timezone differences between India and USA."
"The solution would benefit in improvements made to the storage, cleaning up information from the disk, and reading logs."
"Mirantis Container Cloud could improve in simplifying security and compliance management, particularly in vulnerability scanning and patching."
"There could be an automation feature included in the product. It will speed up application processes and will not require scripting codes."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Docker has made some changes and there is an enterprise version that is affordable."
"Docker is cost-effective and open-source."
"Regarding pricing, we primarily use AWS for our deployments since we have funding for it. We don't spend much on Docker-specific services, just the containerization product. Docker Hub isn't particularly expensive either, so overall, the pricing is pretty reasonable."
"The product is a free open-source tool."
"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"Docker is a free open-source solution. However, there is the Docker Enterprise which is a paid solution."
"The solution offers an open-source version that is free and includes a lot of functionality."
"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs."
"The pricing and licensing really depends on what your needs are. You could be paying $100 a month to $100,000. It depends on the needs you have from the solution, and the agreement you make."
"With open source, you can use Mirantis completely free."
"It is more costly than other products, but it is worth every penny."
"The community edition does not require a license and is completely free."
"Its licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The product is not expensive."
"This solution is free."
"The solution is open-source and free to try."
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Answers from the Community

Julia Miller - PeerSpot reviewer
Community Director at PeerSpot
Sep 20, 2026
Sep 20, 2026
For those considering using Docker, starting with small projects to study containerization, understanding images, volumes, and resource distribution is beneficial, and Docker Compose along with Docker serve as excellent tools for developing and testing applications with multiple types of services. I believe Docker is a great product with considerable room in the market. I would rate my overall ...
2 out of 40 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%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
8%
Construction Company
25%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
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?
My experience with Docker's pricing, setup costs, and licensing as an architect involves mainly using the free community version for creating containers, while costs for enterprise environments dep...
What needs improvement with Docker?
In my opinion, Docker could improve the experience of container management and monitoring by simplifying the configuration of complex environments and offering more intuitive tools, as I still some...
What is your primary use case for Docker?
I have been using Docker since 2017, when I needed to create some APIs to carry out integrations between systems, specifically to create an API layer to use with two main tools: Salesforce and Sens...
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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