Native clustering and orchestration tool for Docker containers that turns a pool of Docker hosts into a single virtual host.
| Pricing from | $0 per hour |
| Best for | Simple container clustering |
| Website | docs.docker.com/engine/swarm/ |
Docker Swarm pricing
Has a free plan. Pricing as Lister records it: $0 per hour
Prices change: check Docker Swarm's own pricing page before you buy.
Strengths and trade-offs
- Very fast and straightforward to set up
- Minimal learning curve for developers already using Docker
- Lacks the advanced scheduling and scaling features of Kubernetes
- Smaller active community for enterprise support
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Alternatives to Docker Swarm
 Amazon Elastic Container ServiceScalable container management for AWS | #1 in Top 10 Container Management | 95.0 |
 Google Kubernetes Engine | #2 in Top 10 Container Management | 92.7 |
 Azure Kubernetes Service | #3 in Top 10 Container Management | 90.3 |
 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 |
Questions about Docker Swarm
How much does Docker Swarm cost?
Docker Swarm's pricing, as Lister records it: $0 per hour.
Is Docker Swarm free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: $0 per hour.
Who is Docker Swarm best for?
Docker Swarm is best for simple container clustering.
Where does Docker Swarm rank?
Docker Swarm is ranked #8 in Top 10 Container Management (Lister Score 78.7).
What are the best alternatives to Docker Swarm?
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 Azure Kubernetes Service (#3 in Top 10 Container Management).
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#8 in Top 10 Container Management
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