Portainer
Visual container management for Docker and Kubernetes
Founded
N/A
Starting Price
0
Category
CI/CD & DevOps
Last updated March 17, 2026
About Portainer
Portainer is an open-source container management platform that provides a web-based GUI for managing Docker, Kubernetes, and Podman environments.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free CE covers most needs
- Supports Docker, K8s, Podman from one UI
- Intuitive web interface
Cons
- RBAC requires Business Edition
- Heavyweight for single-server
Key Features
Multi-Orchestrator Support
Manage Docker, Kubernetes, Podman, and edge environments from one dashboard
Web-Based GUI
Visual interface for container management
Stack Deployment
Deploy Docker Compose and Kubernetes manifests through web UI
RBAC
Role-based access control for teams (Business)
App Templates
One-click deployment of popular applications
REST API
Extensive API for automation and CI/CD integration
Pricing
Community
0/forever
- Docker & K8s management
- Web UI
- App templates
Business
0/first 3 nodes
Best For
Team Container Management
Visual Docker and Kubernetes management
Multi-Environment
Managing containers across dev, staging, and production