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Docker on Ubuntu vs ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Docker on Ubuntu
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux ...
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
26th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Docker on Ubuntu is 0.7%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages is 0.6%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Docker on Ubuntu0.7%
ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages0.6%
Other98.7%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

AnilKumar13 - PeerSpot reviewer
Devops Engineer at EDAG
Containerization has streamlined testing workflows and reduces server resources for our builds
The best features that Docker on Ubuntu offers in my experience are ease of usability and performance. Ease of usability and performance with Docker on Ubuntu have helped me because Ubuntu is a Debian-based OS that can operate in both server and desktop modes, so when using Docker on Ubuntu on a server base, I need to install a few packages to convert the machine to GUI mode, making Docker on Ubuntu easy to use. While I think security is not a standout feature, ease of usability and performance remain the main highlights for me since it's only environment-specific and involves local testing along with monitoring only internal servers. Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization through resource savings, as for our NOC server, we are using a dedicated 30-core server with 256 GB of RAM, but with the help of Docker on Ubuntu, we can run multiple containers on the same server. In terms of resource savings, we reduced the number of servers from around 100 to 70 after using Docker on Ubuntu within our private cloud, where we have numerous servers located in multiple locations in the US.
Naresh-Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Head Of Engineering at OORWIN LABS INC
Auto-scaling microservices reduce costs while ensuring fast, reliable document parsing
While ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux has provided significant benefits in terms of scalability and cost optimization, we have encountered a few operational challenges. One limitation is application-level debugging. Compared to traditional EC2 instances, troubleshooting in ECS can be more complex because containers are ephemeral. Without centralized observability tools, it is more difficult to pinpoint the exact source of an issue, such as the specific line of code, request, or service responsible for an error or performance bottleneck. To address this, we have implemented our own centralized logging and monitoring solution to improve visibility into application behavior. Another consideration is resource sizing. Our microservices have relatively modest memory requirements, so the available ECS task configurations are sufficient for our workloads. However, for large, monolithic applications with higher memory and compute requirements, scaling can require a different architecture or deployment strategy. Since our platform is built using independently scalable microservices, this has not been a significant limitation for our environment.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In terms of resource savings, we reduced the number of servers from around 100 to 70 after using Docker on Ubuntu within our private cloud, where we have numerous servers located in multiple locations in the US."
"Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization by enabling us to be a modern company that uses a modern architecture approach."
"Docker on Ubuntu has positively impacted my organization by improving consistency and reducing setup time, which makes development workflows more efficient."
"Docker on Ubuntu has benefited my organization by enabling fast deployment."
"In my experience, the best features Docker on Ubuntu offers are that it's quick, stable, and easy to use."
"Docker streamlines things and makes it easier for testing and development."
"The overall main point of Docker on Ubuntu is the ability to have just what you need to run your application instead of having a complete server with all the libraries and security configurations."
"The big advantage of Docker on Ubuntu is that we can access our entire application for developing without needing any prerequisites."
"The overall experience with ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages is good because it delivers what we want and meets our requirements."
"Implementing ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages has reduced the amount of money we are spending."
"Using ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages provides better visibility into the issues."
"ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages has impacted our organization positively and has been a game changer for this product because it has helped reduce so much manual intervention."
"The features I value the most include the speed of the solution, and in terms of managing workflows, it makes things easier, enabling organizations to operate with fewer personnel for those tasks."
"With ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages, we are reducing approximately 40 to 50 percent of invoice cost, automatically scaling tasks with traffic, and till today we have not faced any downtime of any of our production services."
"ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages has positively impacted our organization by significantly reducing the overall cost."
 

Cons

"The scalability of Docker on Ubuntu requires Kubernetes."
"Regarding areas for improvement in Docker on Ubuntu, I am using the open version only, not the commercial version of Docker on Ubuntu. Most occasions, certain libraries do not support this version as I miss that out."
"In some cases, Docker on Ubuntu is not enough for all the complexity of the applications, and I have to go to the next level with Kubernetes."
"Docker on Ubuntu can be improved because Ubuntu is not minimalist at all; it comes with a lot of software by default."
"Docker on Ubuntu can be improved due to hidden security concerns, as Docker runs as root by default and needs hardening through rootless user mode and privilege limiting."
"I do not recommend it for freshers."
"Docker on Ubuntu can be improved because it can get quite tricky, and the learning curve is quite steep, especially for beginners who are new to the concept of containerization."
"One area where Docker on Ubuntu can be improved is networking, as sometimes the containers don't have network access or experience network-related issues, which definitely needs to be addressed."
"The UI could be better. It is simple, but it could be more simple."
"To improve ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages, deployment strategies need to be carefully chosen, especially regarding container tagging strategies for deployments from Jenkins or GitHub Actions, and improving container image sizes."
"With ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages, we are not able to see the error log whenever it occurs."
"I have experienced downtime, crashes, and performance issues."
"ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages scales with the growing needs of my organization in most cases and does the job effectively. However, during peak times, we require another solution, which is one of the reasons why we are moving to EKS."
"In my opinion, the ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages can be improved by running faster."
"Support is helpful for general issues, but response time may not match expectations."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Construction Company
22%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Construction Company
35%
Computer Software Company
15%
Transportation Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Docker on Ubuntu?
Since we have everything in-house, we are using self-managed solutions. We are using this operating system for deployment purposes. Docker on Ubuntu and the Kubernetes cluster provide deployment sp...
What is your primary use case for Docker on Ubuntu?
Docker on Ubuntu is installed on our Linux-based Ubuntu operating system. Our infrastructure is running on a Linux-based operating system where Docker on Ubuntu and Kubernetes are working because w...
What advice do you have for others considering Docker on Ubuntu?
I would like to suggest to people who are going to be in Docker on Ubuntu-based applications that since it is lightweight, it does not cause any trouble to use or any performance level or any kinds...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages?
My experience with setup costs and pricing indicates that it still costs lots of money, and we are trying to reduce the amount by saving.
What needs improvement with ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages?
ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages can be improved in several ways. We can have better documentation such as step-by-step guides for cluster setup, scaling integration, and troub...
What is your primary use case for ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages?
A quick specific example of our main use case for ECS-Optimized Amazon Linux Support by SupportedImages would be minimal manual intervention. Performance has been stable and consistent, which helps...
 

Overview

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