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Docker vs Nutanix Kubernetes Engine NKE 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Docker
Ranking in Container Management
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Development Platforms (1st), Software Supply Chain Security (8th)
Nutanix Kubernetes Engine NKE
Ranking in Container Management
11th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Container Monitoring (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Container Management category, the mindshare of Docker is 3.0%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Nutanix Kubernetes Engine NKE is 9.8%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Management
 

Featured Reviews

Renat Babin - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy to deploy with an impressive networking feature
The volumes for persistent storage could be more user friendly right out of the box. I would like an option to just use it as local storage or some kind of NSF or CIF. Or to mount the volume straight to a Google Drive or through a particular cloud storage. It's not that these things are impossible, but you have to do some extra work or configurations.
StefanMotsch - PeerSpot reviewer
Has a straightforward setup process, but the scalability needs improvement
NKE could benefit from additional features that support more advanced Kubernetes functionalities and configurations. Improvements in scalability for larger, multi-tenant environments and enhanced capabilities for managing high-performance computing needs would be advantageous. For AI applications, incorporating tools to support initial phases, such as data ingestion and model training, would enhance its utility.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The deployment is quite fast, which is beneficial."
"The ability to use an image with the software built into it, rather than just the software, is beneficial."
"We use Docker to facilitate deployment, updates, and management."
"Docker allows you to run multiple virtual machines independently."
"The solution helps save costs."
"Traditional deployments take more time and builds can be inconsistent across different environments. Docker solves these issues."
"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"We find the auto scaling and auto healing functionality of this solution very good."
"The solution provides no downtime features. If we face issues, we create a new port, deploy it there, and then drop the existing one. This way, we avoid NKE downtime on our website."
"We can add some add-ons and plugins to the product if we need to."
"The product integrates well with our infrastructure."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"We can do a lot of provisioning."
"The platform is valuable due to its ease of use and quick deployment capabilities."
"The most valuable features of the Nutanix Kubernetes Engine (NKE) are its simplicity and efficiency during the initial cluster creation phase."
"The solution is embedded in the hypervisor and there are no deployment costs."
 

Cons

"The runtime and security could improve in Docker. Security is paramount in the cloud and important."
"The documentation could be improved."
"The security layer is very vulnerable, although they are working to improve the system hardening and email hardening."
"Docker can improve the integration with Microsoft Windows. It does not support native installations."
"There can be challenges with port mapping, however, that's not related to Docker itself."
"The backup compatibility for legacy window stations is an area of concern where improvement is required, especially since my company has certain legacy tools that we are struggling to move."
"Marketing of Docker is one area that needs to improve."
"Sometimes, it can become heavy and cause performance issues."
"NKE could benefit from additional features that support more advanced Kubernetes functionalities and configurations."
"One major issue we faced was that appliances couldn't migrate from VMware to the tool. However, this seems to be a common problem across platforms. We've seen the same issue when migrating from VMware to RHV or other solutions. It's not specifically a Nutanix problem but rather an issue migrating appliances from one VM infrastructure to another. Some kernel-level and storage-level issues impact this process."
"Areas for improvement in Nutanix Kubernetes Engine (NKE) include upgrading management capabilities and enhancing the user interface for improved usability."
"GUI lacks sufficient information to help with understanding the installation and process."
"I have issues with the product's interoperability."
"I would like to have more nodes for availability and storage."
"We need a backup of production clusters."
"In the next release, I would like to have automatic dynamic scaling, both upscaling and downscaling."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Docker is open source. To use a Docker enterprise model, we would need to pay for it."
"There is a license needed to use Docker."
"Docker is a free open-source solution."
"Docker is a free tool."
"I would rate the pricing of Docker as ten out of ten"
"Pricing is based on the number of users."
"The product is not expensive."
"It's free."
"The platform is averagely priced. I rate the pricing as four out of ten."
"While deploying Kubernetes clusters on Nutanix is cost-effective, there may be additional costs for remote branch offices where Kubernetes is less common."
"I rate the product price a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
"I rate NKE's pricing a six out of ten."
"The product's licenses are included in the software version deployed in our data center."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Insurance Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Docker?
We are using Docker to host applications.
What needs improvement with Docker?
In terms of communication between services, perhaps the configuration within networks between containers could be improved.
What do you like most about Nutanix Kubernetes Engine NKE?
The most valuable features of the Nutanix Kubernetes Engine (NKE) are its simplicity and efficiency during the initial cluster creation phase.
What needs improvement with Nutanix Kubernetes Engine NKE?
One major issue we faced was that appliances couldn't migrate from VMware to the tool. However, this seems to be a common problem across platforms. We've seen the same issue when migrating from VMw...
What is your primary use case for Nutanix Kubernetes Engine NKE?
We utilize NKE to create these clusters, configuring components to meet specific business requirements.
 

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Nutanix Karbon
 

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Sample Customers

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JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
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