Docker Swarm vs Kubernetes
| Docker Swarm | Kubernetes | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| Multi-cluster management | No | — |
| Autoscaling | No | Yes |
| Rolling updates | Yes | Yes |
| Policy controls | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Orchestration Software. On The Geeks Club, Kubernetes scores higher on our published basis.