Google Kubernetes Engine vs Mirantis Container Cloud comparison

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We performed a comparison between Google Kubernetes Engine and Mirantis Container Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Container Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Google Kubernetes Engine vs. Mirantis Container Cloud Report (Updated: May 2020).
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Pros
"GKE's plugin management and configuration sync are excellent features. The amount of data it provides is good, and I've been able to integrate it with the things I need.""The logs are important for detecting problems in our clusters.""We hardly have a breakdown. It's been very stable.""Google Kubernetes Engine's most valuable features are microservices and its acquisition rate, which is very useful for scaling perspective.""The initial setup is very easy. We can create our cluster using the command line, or using our console.""The product has valuable security features. It can connect with multiple DevOps tools.""The deployment of the cluster is very easy.""The features are typical Kubernetes, but Google One offers a better GUI-based deployment. It's more sophisticated and integrates well with other services, providing a better customer experience."

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"This solution has improved our organization with the agility, microservices approach, and scalable solutions for distributed systems.""I think the volume binding is a really interesting feature.""The product is easy to use.""The UI is very useful.""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 aspect is the excellent support. In addition, the billing system is really easy to understand.""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.""If we compare legacy application support to Docker, it's a superior product."

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Cons
"There is room for improvement in this solution. For example, auto-scaling can be complex. We expect it to be easier to set up and manage, even for our customers.""The console for this solution could be improved because it is very limited.""The tool's configuration features need improvement.""The product could be cheaper.""The notifications are not informative.""Their documentation is a little here and there. Sometimes, the information is not clear or updated. Their documentation should be a little bit better.""It needs to support load balancing.""I use the Firebase tool with GKE and it would be helpful if the solution can give notifications when we reach the budget limit."

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"An improvement would be automated testing.""The solution would benefit in improvements made to the storage, cleaning up information from the disk, and reading logs.""The initial setup was quite complex.""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.""In my previous years, I have brainstormed about the development of Container software. I have recently shifted focus, but the knowledge gained from those were really helpful. In my experience, Containers have their own complexities and to implement them, open source information is crucial. A software with new features would be beneficial. I suggest to implement a flow-based approach for container sequences, similar to Google Cloud's machine learning. The current process of deploying containers involves too many steps, and a more streamlined method would be appreciated. I've even automated deployment using APIs. Overall, simplifying container management and deployment processes would be valuable.""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.""It will be better if the product provides dynamic load-balancing capabilities."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We are planning to use external support, and hire a commercial partner for it."
  • "This is an open source solution, so there is no pricing or licensing."
  • "Currently, it costs around $1000 per month which sorted our deployment. So once we get more clients, having a huge suffix, costs can go up."
  • "I would rate Kubernetes' pricing four out of five."
  • "The price for Google Kubernetes Engine could be lower - I'd rate its pricing at three out of five."
  • "It is competitive, and it is not expensive. It is almost competitive with AWS and the rest of the cloud solutions. We are spending around 3K USD per month. There are four projects that are currently running, and each one is incurring a cost of around 3K USD."
  • "The pricing for GKE is dependent on the type of machine or virtual machine (VM) that is selected for the nodes in the cluster. There is a degree of flexibility in choosing the specifications of the machine, such as the number of CPUs, GPUs, and so on. Google provides a variety of options, allowing the user to create the desired cluster composition. However, the cost can be quite steep when it comes to regional clusters, which are necessary for high availability and failover. This redundancy is crucial for businesses and is required to handle an increase in requests in case of any issues in one region, such as jumping to a different region in case of a failure in the Toronto region. While it may be tempting to choose the cheapest type of machines, this may result in a limited capacity and user numbers, requiring over-provisioning to handle additional requests, such as those for a web application."
  • "Its pricing is good. They bill us only per user. That's nice."
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  • "It is more costly than other products, but it is worth every penny."
  • "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."
  • "The community edition does not require a license and is completely free."
  • "We use the free version of this solution."
  • "Docker is a free solution."
  • "The solution is open-source and free to try."
  • "This solution is free."
  • "Its licensing is on a yearly basis."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution simplified deployment, making it more automated. Previously, Docker required manual configuration, often done by developers on their computers. However, with Google Kubernetes Engine… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's configuration features need improvement.
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer:It's not overly expensive. Somewhat okay, maybe slightly below average.
    Top Answer:There are a couple of things. Firstly, the vaultStore database within Container isn't as efficient as a standalone Container vault. This needs improvement. Ideally, Mirantis Container Cloud should… more »
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    Overview

    Kubernetes Engine is a managed, production-ready environment for deploying containerized applications. It brings our latest innovations in developer productivity, resource efficiency, automated operations, and open source flexibility to accelerate your time to market.

    Mirantis Container Cloud is a secure container platform for any cloud. It provides organizations with unmatched speed to ship code quicker on public clouds and on-premise infrastructure. Mirantis Container Cloud is the simplest method for building and managing Kubernetes clusters anywhere with one consistent cloud experience for developers and operators across public and private clouds. It enables full application and DevOps portability.

    Mirantis Container Cloud simplifies infrastructure management by allowing you to deploy clusters anywhere on demand with one reliable connection, minimizing operational costs and increasing developer productivity. Mirantis Container Cloud is a clear solution for the world's most regulated businesses, with end-to-end security enabled by default and the highest level of FIPS 140-2 and DISA STIG compliance. Developers can quickly ship code by creating, monitoring, and managing their own Kubernetes clusters within pre-established boundaries using the self-service portal.

    Mirantis Container Cloud Features

    Mirantis Container Cloud has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Run apps anywhere: Your containerized workloads and configurations are very portable due to the ability to operate clusters anywhere. A truly open experience that prevents lock-in.
    • Continuous updates: Maintain availability of management and child clusters while being completely up to date with platform patches and pertinent dependencies through careful testing and validation.
    • Multi cloud and hybrid: Container Cloud has been optimized and tested for easy cluster management on OpenStack, VMware, bare metal, and leading cloud providers such as AWS and Azure.
    • Self-service: Reduce time to market by giving developers the ability to quickly build up their own development and test clusters on any cloud.
    • Touchless operations: Software updates are applied continuously and without downtime thanks to automated lifecycle management. Get the new features you need faster and with less risk.
    • Single pane of glass: Multiple clouds and infrastructure platforms can be integrated into operations through a single point. The built-in Stacklight allows you to monitor anything in your multi-cloud estate.
    • Full stack management: Manage the whole Kubernetes stack and related technologies on a single platform, including the operating system, container runtime, networking, storage, service mesh, image registry, and more.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Mirantis Container Cloud stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Two major ones are its deployment of images and the portability of its containers. PeerSpot users take note of the advantages of these features in their reviews:

    Cristina C., Test Architect at a tech services company, writes of the solution, “The idea that you can configure an image, deploy it, and it can be reused and redeployed with the same setup over and over again is a valuable feature.

    A DevOps Engineer at a tech services company, notes, “I like that Mirantis’ main products of containers are very portable. Any possible issues, problems, or troubles are fixed with improvements of the platform itself. Any constraints that Mirantis [has], have been fixed with other products or features that Mirantis provides.”

    Sample Customers
    Philips Lighting, Alpha Vertex, GroupBy, BQ
    illumina, Groupon, PayPal, ebay, ING, New Relic
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    Financial Services Firm25%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
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    Financial Services Firm19%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
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    Comms Service Provider25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Construction Company25%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Government10%
    Healthcare Company9%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise72%
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    Google Kubernetes Engine vs. Mirantis Container Cloud
    May 2020
    Find out what your peers are saying about Google Kubernetes Engine vs. Mirantis Container Cloud and other solutions. Updated: May 2020.
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    Google Kubernetes Engine is ranked 10th in Container Management with 31 reviews while Mirantis Container Cloud is ranked 1st in Container Virtualization with 26 reviews. Google Kubernetes Engine is rated 8.0, while Mirantis Container Cloud is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Google Kubernetes Engine writes "The auto-scaling feature helps during peak hours, but the support is not great". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Mirantis Container Cloud writes "An easy-to-manage solution that helps to manage web pages ". Google Kubernetes Engine is most compared with Kubernetes, Linode, OpenShift Container Platform, VMware Tanzu Mission Control and Rancher Labs, whereas Mirantis Container Cloud is most compared with SUSE Rancher, Canonical LXD and Snyk. See our Google Kubernetes Engine vs. Mirantis Container Cloud report.

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