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Komodor vs Kubernetes comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 13, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
9.3
Teams using Komodor see up to 90% ROI, with cost savings and developer efficiency through self-service and integration features.
Sentiment score
8.5
Organizations see varied ROI from Kubernetes, influenced by expertise, scaling, technology adoption, and transitioning from VMs.
We saw around ninety percent ROI using Komodor.
Technical Solutions Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 501-1,000 employees
We receive revenue and returns from its deployment due to improved services and applications.
Scholar Trainee/Project Engineer at Wipro Limited
I have seen a return on investment, and the metrics in return for the investment are very fast.
Site Reliability Engineer at Tiendanube
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
9.0
Komodor offers responsive support and helpful features, but time zone differences may delay responses for West Coast teams.
Sentiment score
6.2
Kubernetes support is community-driven, with users favoring self-help, vendor options, and experiencing varied satisfaction levels with official channels.
I would rate the customer support from Komodor a ten out of ten.
Technical Solutions Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 501-1,000 employees
The application is stable, and I seldom require support.
Scholar Trainee/Project Engineer at Wipro Limited
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
9.3
Komodor generally handles scalability well across clusters, though some report performance issues with numerous nodes and clusters.
Sentiment score
8.0
Kubernetes efficiently scales for all sizes, supports horizontal and vertical growth, and integrates well with cloud services.
Komodor is very highly scalable in terms of infrastructure and in terms of the number of nodes we use.
Technical Solutions Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 501-1,000 employees
By using horizontal pod autoscalers, Kubernetes automatically adjusts the number of pods based on CPU, memory usage, or other metrics.
AWS DevOps Engineer at Hexaware Technologies Limited
Kubernetes is highly scalable, earning a rating of eight out of ten.
Scholar Trainee/Project Engineer at Wipro Limited
Kubernetes is a scalable platform, which is why we are using it.
Senior Manager at pnb metlife
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.8
Komodor is generally stable, with minor issues quickly resolved, updates improving reliability, though occasional performance delays occur.
Sentiment score
7.3
Kubernetes is stable and reliable, supported by extensive testing, automated repairs, and handles high-loads efficiently, despite occasional issues.
Our organization performs robust testing before sending changes to production, ensuring the stability of Kubernetes in live environments.
AWS DevOps Engineer at Hexaware Technologies Limited
If any containers take more space, sometimes the cluster goes down.
Senior Manager at pnb metlife
Kubernetes offers high stability, allowing for easy scaling of ports and containers.
Scholar Trainee/Project Engineer at Wipro Limited
 

Room For Improvement

Komodor needs installation upgrades, better visibility, intuitive alerts, cost analytics, system alignment, and feature integration for improved usability.
Kubernetes needs improved UI, security, management, cloud integration, and native features to enhance user experience and simplify processes.
There are some features related to the platform that are missing in Komodor, such as Tigera status or CNI pods.
Technical Solutions Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 501-1,000 employees
After the upgrade, some pods were not up as expected, leading to downtime.
AWS DevOps Engineer at Hexaware Technologies Limited
Improved documentation would help in gaining scalable knowledge and making it more understandable.
Scholar Trainee/Project Engineer at Wipro Limited
There is room for improvement in this area, as Kubernetes could benefit from having more integrations, such as for scanning vulnerabilities.
Senior Manager at pnb metlife
 

Setup Cost

Komodor's pricing is seen as fair and flexible, benefiting startups but raising cost concerns as scale increases.
Kubernetes is affordable for large enterprises but can be costly for smaller entities due to variable infrastructure and operational costs.
Compared with Rancher or any other tools, Komodor is priced cheaply and available at a fair price.
Technical Solutions Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 501-1,000 employees
the setup costs are high.
Site Reliability Engineer at Tiendanube
Since we use Kubernetes on-premises, the costs are related to our expertise and the personnel we hire.
Head of Data Science center of excellence at Ameriabank CJSC
 

Valuable Features

Komodor enhances productivity by providing real-time insights, efficient debugging, and AI-assisted diagnostics, supporting quick problem identification in Kubernetes environments.
Kubernetes excels in scalability, automation, and container management, offering self-healing, cloud integration, and efficient microservices deployment.
For instance, when application teams want to deploy their applications, if Rancher is not up or running, the deployments usually fail at the deployment stage. In the case of Komodor, there have been no such cases reported after adopting it.
Technical Solutions Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 501-1,000 employees
Kubernetes also offers rollback control and auto-scaling capabilities, which are crucial for maintaining an application's availability even if nodes or pods go down.
AWS DevOps Engineer at Hexaware Technologies Limited
For us, having fast storage classes is very important.
Head of Data Science center of excellence at Ameriabank CJSC
The positive impact has manifested in fast deployments and reduced downtimes.
Site Reliability Engineer at Tiendanube
 

Categories and Ranking

Komodor
Ranking in Container Management
13th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Kubernetes
Ranking in Container Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Container Management category, the mindshare of Komodor is 3.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Kubernetes is 6.1%, up from 4.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Kubernetes6.1%
Komodor3.6%
Other90.3%
Container Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2785698 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Solutions Engineer at a leisure / travel company with 501-1,000 employees
Unified cloud workloads have become visible and teams manage kubernetes issues efficiently
This is the main task that we use Komodor for, and one additional benefit is that it is also helpful for platform and site reliability engineers to check how many clusters are up and running and how many clusters are accepting the workloads from the users. One of the best features that Komodor offers is Cloud AI, which debugs all the logs and gives the exact root cause for the issue. From there, we know we do not need an engineer who is an expert in Kubernetes to debug the issue. Cloud AI has definitely helped my team by saving time, not in a single instance but in multiple cases where we have used Cloud AI for debugging issues in the Kubernetes pods. Komodor has positively impacted our organization. Since adopting it, all the issues we faced while managing Rancher are gone, and we are seeing 100% availability for Komodor. 100% availability with Komodor means there have been improvements in uptime and productivity. For instance, when application teams want to deploy their applications, if Rancher is not up or running, the deployments usually fail at the deployment stage. In the case of Komodor, there have been no such cases reported after adopting it. We saw 100% uptime most of the time, except for some issues with AWS outages.
Leonardo Brito - PeerSpot reviewer
Site Reliability Engineer at Tiendanube
Migration to managed containers has accelerated microservice deployments and reduced downtime
I am using add-ons for EKS Kubernetes that stand out to me. The useful add-ons help with administrating multiple clusters and accounts in AWS. My company uses Kubernetes for microservices within the organization. I advise others to look into using Kubernetes and not to pursue other options. Kubernetes is something I want to emphasize before we wrap up. I have given this review an overall rating of 80.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Media Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business1
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise2
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise47
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about Kubernetes?
There are many good features. I feel that the scale-out features, like replica sets, are very good. The number of running containers can be autoscaled.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Kubernetes?
I have had a good experience with pricing, but the setup costs are high.
What needs improvement with Kubernetes?
Kubernetes can be improved, though I cannot specify exactly how at this time.
 

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China unicom, NetEase Cloud, Nav, AppDirect
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