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Azure Kubernetes Service

RANKED #3 · TOP 10 CONTAINER MANAGEMENTLISTERSCORE 90.3

Microsoft Azure's managed Kubernetes service that simplifies container deployment in the cloud.

Pricing from	Free control plane
Best for	Microsoft-centric enterprises
Website	azure.microsoft.com/products/kubernetes-service

Azure Kubernetes Service pricing

Has a free plan. Pricing as Lister records it: Free control plane

Prices change: check Azure Kubernetes Service's own pricing page before you buy.

Strengths and trade-offs

Free control plane
Strong integration with Azure DevOps and Active Directory

Windows container support can be complex

Appears in

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Top 10 Container Management

Amazon Elastic Container Service95.02

Google Kubernetes Engine92.73

Azure Kubernetes Service90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAAS

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Rancher95.02

Red Hat OpenShift92.73

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Alternatives to Azure Kubernetes Service

Amazon Elastic Container Service Scalable container management for AWS	#1 in Top 10 Container Management	95.0
Google Kubernetes Engine	#2 in Top 10 Container Management	92.7
Red Hat OpenShift	#4 in Top 10 Container Management	88.0
Rancher	#5 in Top 10 Container Management	85.7
Mirantis Kubernetes Engine	#6 in Top 10 Container Management	83.3
Nomad Simple and flexible workload orchestrator	#7 in Top 10 Container Management	81.0

Questions about Azure Kubernetes Service

How much does Azure Kubernetes Service cost?

Azure Kubernetes Service's pricing, as Lister records it: Free control plane.

Is Azure Kubernetes Service free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free control plane.

Who is Azure Kubernetes Service best for?

Azure Kubernetes Service is best for microsoft-centric enterprises.

Where does Azure Kubernetes Service rank?

Azure Kubernetes Service is ranked #3 in Top 10 Container Management (Lister Score 90.3) and #5 in Top 10 Kubernetes Management (Lister Score 85.7).

What are the best alternatives to Azure Kubernetes Service?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Amazon Elastic Container Service (#1 in Top 10 Container Management), Google Kubernetes Engine (#2 in Top 10 Container Management) and Red Hat OpenShift (#4 in Top 10 Container Management).

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#3 in Top 10 Container Management

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