Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) vs SUSE Rancher comparison

Microsoft and SUSE are both solutions in the Container Security category. Microsoft is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.1, while SUSE is ranked #30 with an average rating of 7.0. Microsoft holds a 0.7% mindshare in Container Security, compared to SUSE’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SUSE users who would recommend it.

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We performed a comparison between Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and SUSE Rancher based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Container Security solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is 2.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is 0.7%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Rancher is 0.3%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Andrew W

VP - Information Technology at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees

Tells us about vulnerabilities as well as their impact and helps to focus on real issues

Looking at all the different pieces, it has got everything we need. Some of the pieces we do not even use. For example, we do not have Kubernetes Security. We are not running any K8 clusters, so it is good for us. Overall, we find the solution to be fantastic. There can be additional education components. This may not be truly fair to them because of what the product is going for, but it would be great to see additional education for compliance. It is not a criticism of the tool per se, but anything to help non-development resources understand some of the complexities of the cloud is always appreciated. Any additional educational resources are always helpful for security teams, especially those without a development background.

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Raymond De Rooij

Product Owner at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Scalability and flexibility but needs better support

We are using Azure Kubernetes Service as a customer. I cannot detail all the products and technologies we are using There isn't one specific feature of Azure Kubernetes Service that I can name as most valuable. It's part of a strategic solution yet I don't see an advantage compared to our…

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Sachin Deorah

Technical Architect at BORN Group

Enables seamless local Kubernetes development and quick deployment to the cloud

Rancher Desktop provides support for Kubernetes setup on local machines. It allows us to run Kubernetes as per our requirement, and the desktop application offers a good UI. We use Rancher Desktop for local development, testing APIs locally, and it helps to seamlessly publish to the cloud. This makes it a valuable tool for developers.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"For Singularity, the task capability is easy to use and it has a very intuitive dashboard, which streamlines the processes."

"Singularity Cloud Native Security provides us with a platform to scan instances when they are getting created, and the dashboard helps us to identify the critical issues."

"The solution's most valuable features are its ability to detect vulnerabilities inside AWS resources and its ability to rescan after a specific duration set by the administrator."

"The remediation process is good."

"The key strength of Singularity Cloud Security lies in its ability to pinpoint vulnerabilities in our cloud accounts and identify suspicious activity that warrants further investigation."

"Singularity Cloud Security offers autonomous response capabilities, automatically remediating threats and restoring affected files without manual intervention."

"The solution helped free other staff to work on other projects or other tasks. We basically just had to do a bunch of upfront configuring. With it, we do not have to spend as much time in the console."

"It's positively affected the communication between cloud security, application developers, and AppSec teams."

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"The tool is budget-friendly."

"Azure Kubernetes Service is pretty robust in terms of scalability and auto-scaling fixes."

"The product’s most valuable features are ease of use and automation."

"The Front Door and Service Bus are the most vital features"

"The integration with Azure's security capabilities is very good. The Azure managed identity and integration with the Azure application gateway for App Ingress are valuable features. Additionally, it is a very stable tool."

"The most valuable features of AKS are scalability, deployability, and automation."

"The most valuable features of AKS are the full array of capabilities and robust security."

"The most valuable feature is the autoscaling and self-healing."

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"Rancher Desktop provides support for Kubernetes setup on local machines."

"The most valuable features of SUSE Rancher include the user interface and the display features."

"Rancher Desktop provides support for Kubernetes setup on local machines."

Cons

"Currently, we would have to export our vulnerability report to an .xlsx file, and review it in an Excel spreadsheet, and then we sort of compile a list from there. It would be cool if there was a way to actually toggle multiple applications for review and then see those file paths on multiple users rather than only one user at a time or only one application at a time."

"The documentation could be better."

"There's an array of upcoming versions with numerous features to be incorporated into the roadmap. Customers particularly appreciate the service's emphasis on intensive security, especially the secret scanning aspect. During the proof of concept (POC) phase, the system is required to gather logs from the customer's environment. This process entails obtaining specific permissions, especially in terms of gateway access. While most permissions for POC are manageable, the need for various permissions may need improvement, especially in the context of security."

"For SentinelOne, improvements could be made in managing Internet dependency as cloud-based operations can pose challenges in environments with limited connectivity."

"One of our use cases was setting up a firewall for our endpoints, specifically for our remote users... We were hoping to utilize SentinelOne's firewall capabilities, but there were limitations on how many URLs we could implement. Because of those limitations on the number of URLs, we weren't able to utilize that feature in the way we had hoped to."

"Singularity Cloud Security currently lacks a break-glass account function, which is a critical component for implementing Single Sign-On as it allows for regaining access in emergencies."

"The documentation that I use for the initial setup can be more detailed or written in a more user-friendly language to avoid troubles."

"SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security has limited legacy system support and may not fully support older operating systems or legacy environments."

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"I am not impressed with the support services from Microsoft yet."

"I would like to see a graphical user interface."

"It can be tough to access the servers when onboarding."

"The technical support could be faster."

"This is a fairly expensive solution, which can make it prohibitive for smaller organizations."

"The solution's logs have room for improvement."

"Unfortunately, when a microservice fails, Azure can take up to 60 seconds to broadcast an alert to the monitoring agents."

"In terms of cost perspective, they could make the product more affordable."

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"Some initial setup and configuration were required by the admin side for enabling security policies, which were not supported initially."

"Additional features for a paid solution should be included, such as more detailed insights, better graphics, and an improved user interface."

"Some initial setup and configuration were required by the admin side for enabling security policies, which were not supported initially."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Singularity Cloud Workload Security's licensing and price were cheaper than the other solutions we looked at."

"Their pricing appears to be based simply on the number of accounts we have, which is common for cloud-based products."

"It was reasonable pricing for me."

"The tool is cost-effective."

"PingSafe is fairly priced."

"The tool is cost-effective."

"It is cheap."

"PingSafe is cost-effective for the amount of infrastructure we have. It's reasonable for what they offer compared to our previous solution. It's at least 25 percent to 30 percent less."

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"The product follows a pay-as-you-go pricing model which is good for small enterprises. You need to pay only for the services that you use."

"The price of AKS is expensive. We pay approximately $10,000 monthly."

"The pricing of the solution is dependent on the choice of virtual machines, specifically the amount of memory required. There are various options available, ranging from around twenty-five to even more choices to select from. This flexibility allows you to customize the pricing based on your specific needs. From my perspective, virtual machines in the cloud tend to be slightly more expensive compared to virtual machines offered directly by data centers. However, this cost is offset by the benefits of a managed service. Taking the overall picture into account, the managed service approach is advantageous. The pricing for the platform can vary, typically ranging from three hundred euros per month to two thousand euros per month, depending on the specific requirements and setup you choose."

"The product is expensive."

"We could spend as little as $25 or $30 a month on Kubernetes Services, compared to the typical $100 a month expenditure for a virtual machine."

"Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is an expensive solution"

"I like the pricing and find it to be in the mid-range, and I would rate it as five out of ten."

"The pricing of the solution is same as Azure Stack."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

13%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about PingSafe?

The dashboard gives me an overview of all the things happening in the product, making it one of the tool's best featu...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingSafe?

It is cost-effective compared to other solutions in the market.

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What needs improvement with PingSafe?

The documentation could be better. Besides improving the documentation, obtaining a professional or partner specializ...

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What do you like most about Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

The platform's high scalability is one of its biggest advantages.

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What needs improvement with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

One improvement I'd like to see is a better user interface for developers, enabling easier operation without relying ...

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What is your primary use case for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)?

My primary use case is building and deploying solutions using multiple Azure services. I combine these services to bu...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Rancher?

Rancher is free of cost for us as it is open source. However, there might be costs involved when using Kubernetes on ...

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What needs improvement with SUSE Rancher?

I believe additional features for a paid solution should be included, such as more detailed insights, better graphics...

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What is your primary use case for SUSE Rancher?

My primary use case for SUSE Rancher is managing Kubernetes clusters, allocating them to different users, and monitor...

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Overview

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security protects cloud workloads, offering advanced threat detection and automated response. It integrates seamlessly with cloud environments and secures containerized applications and virtual machines against vulnerabilities.

SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is renowned for its efficiency in mitigating threats in real-time. The platform integrates effortlessly with existing cloud environments, ensuring robust cloud security management with minimal manual intervention. Securing containerized applications and virtual machines, it excels in threat intelligence and endpoint protection. However, improvements are needed in performance during high workload periods, and more integrations with third-party tools and better documentation would be beneficial. Users often find the installation process complex, support response times slow, and the dashboard's navigation unintuitive.

What are the key features of SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security?

Real-time Threat Detection: Identifies and mitigates threats as they occur.
Automated Response: Automatically responds to threats to minimize impact.
Ease of Deployment: Simple setup process with scalable options.
Machine Learning Insights: AI-driven insights enhance threat prevention.
Seamless Integration: Integrates with cloud environments for unified security management.

What are the primary benefits or ROI to expect from SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security?

Enhanced Threat Mitigation: Improved security against real-time threats.
Reduced Manual Intervention: Automated processes save time and resources.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing security requirements.
Centralized Management: Manage security across platforms from a single console.
Advanced Threat Intelligence: Provides in-depth analysis and protection.

In specific industries, SentinelOne Singularity Cloud Security is implemented to safeguard critical data and infrastructure. Organizations in finance, healthcare, and technology depend on its real-time threat detection and automated response to protect sensitive information. Its ability to secure containerized applications and virtual machines is particularly valuable in dynamic environments where rapid scaling is necessary.

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Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a fully managed container orchestration service provided by Microsoft Azure. It simplifies the deployment, management, and scaling of containerized applications using Kubernetes. With AKS, developers can focus on building applications while Azure takes care of the underlying infrastructure. It offers features like automatic scaling, monitoring, and security, ensuring high availability and reliability. AKS integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, enabling easy integration with existing workflows. It also provides a flexible and open-source environment, allowing developers to use their preferred tools and frameworks. With AKS, organizations can accelerate their application development and deployment processes, while reducing operational overheads.

Microsoft

SUSE Rancher manages and deploys Kubernetes clusters, simplifies container orchestration, and enhances DevOps practices, supporting multi-cloud environments and facilitating application scalability and monitoring.

SUSE Rancher provides robust Kubernetes cluster management and seamless integration with different tools and platforms, making it valuable for complex cloud infrastructures. It aids in automating workflows, ensuring consistent application performance across environments, and enhancing security with reliable RBAC. It simplifies operations with automated updates and comprehensive monitoring tools, supporting multiple Kubernetes distributions. SUSE Rancher offers centralized management of clusters with an intuitive experience, though it may benefit from better stability, performance optimizations, and improved documentation clarity.

What are the important features?

Robust Kubernetes Cluster Management: Centralized management for multiple Kubernetes clusters.
Seamless Integration: Smooth integration with different tools and platforms.
Scalability: Facilitates application scalability across environments.
Automated Updates: Simplifies operations with automated updates.
Monitoring Tools: Comprehensive tools for monitoring clusters.
Security: Enhanced security features with reliable RBAC.
Extensive Documentation: Well-documented support and community resources.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Efficiency: Automates workflows, reducing manual tasks.
Consistent Performance: Ensures consistent application performance across environments.
Centralized Management: Simplifies the management of complex cloud infrastructures.
Enhanced Security: Provides robust security with RBAC.
Scalability: Supports scalable application deployments in multi-cloud environments.

SUSE Rancher is implemented in various industries where managing Kubernetes clusters and ensuring application scalability are critical. It supports complex cloud infrastructures, automating workflows, and integrating seamlessly with different tools, enhancing overall operational efficiency and security. In industries needing consistent performance and centralized management, SUSE Rancher proves to be an invaluable tool.

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