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Canonical LXD vs Mirantis Container Cloud comparison

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

Canonical LXD
Ranking in Container Virtualization
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Mirantis Container Cloud
Ranking in Container Virtualization
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (34th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Container Virtualization category, the mindshare of Canonical LXD is 21.2%, down from 39.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mirantis Container Cloud is 32.9%, up from 26.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Virtualization Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Mirantis Container Cloud32.9%
Canonical LXD21.2%
Other45.900000000000006%
Container Virtualization
 

Featured Reviews

Siddhit-Renake - PeerSpot reviewer
Technology Architect at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Container operations have become more efficient with reduced manual intervention and reliable performance
Canonical LXD's snapshotting system is not being used. The REST API in Canonical LXD is not being utilized. Direct management using the online interface is preferred because REST API integration is required for some application-level integration, and Canonical LXD is being used as an infrastructure component rather than requiring REST API communication. A standard interface is sufficient for administering Canonical LXD container. Device pass-through has not been used. Migration features of Canonical LXD are not being utilized. Administration through a graphical user interface or graphical-based administration would definitely help for managing Canonical LXD. Currently, only command-line tool features are available, but if optical tools are introduced, that would also help. More detailed documentation in terms of deployment and manageability of Canonical LXD container is needed.
Hitesh D - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at pnb metlife
High availability and self-healing mechanisms ensure seamless production builds
The most useful feature of Mirantis Container Cloud for our container management is Kubernetes. It provides a cluster, high availability, and a self-healing mechanism. Its multi-cluster management capability enhances our operational efficiency as it is easy to use, and every deployment is from the CI/CD, which automatically builds and deploys without human interference, reducing our deployment time to a few seconds.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Canonical LXD is a very stable solution."
"What I like most about Docker is that it is straightforward and easy to use, yet powerful."
"Docker is very helpful for taking the code from development and applying it to the end user."
"If we compare legacy application support to Docker, it's a superior product."
"When you have Kubernetes, you can use Mirantis Container Cloud to manage your Kubernetes for easy access and security. It also helps you to manage your CI/CD system. It helps you to build a container-oriented developer workflow. So, if you're building an application in Kubernetes, it provides you with a Kubernetes engine."
"The solution containerizes software."
"The product's most valuable feature is cloud simulation to predict application behavior on the cloud."
"The most valuable feature is its ease of use."
"The most valuable aspect is the excellent support. In addition, the billing system is really easy to understand."
 

Cons

"Administration through a graphical user interface or graphical-based administration would definitely help for managing Canonical LXD. Currently, only command-line tool features are available, but if optical tools are introduced, that would also help."
"You need to have system knowledge to deploy the product. It should be improved."
"There could be an automation feature included in the product. It will speed up application processes and will not require scripting codes."
"On the MacBook, it was a little difficult, probably because of the version that my company is using."
"This solution is open-source and they need to focus on improving the Linux Operating Systems' GUI. It does not have a GUI making it not user-friendly. Additionally, the containers need to improve security and compliance."
"It would be very nice to have a GUI that can be used by any administrator, and not just people who have experience with Docker."
"I also feel that it is not a 100% secure product and I'd say there is room for improvement in the security area and functionality."
"I feel that the product lacks to offer a proper health status of the images which are running, making it an area where improvements are required."
"It will be better if the product provides dynamic load-balancing capabilities."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product is not expensive."
"The community edition does not require a license and is completely free."
"The solution is open-source and free to try."
"This solution is free."
"We use the free version of this solution."
"Docker is a free solution."
"Its licensing is on a yearly basis."
"Mirantis Container Cloud is free. However, there are features for which you need to pay."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
27%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Marketing Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise17
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Canonical LXD?
Canonical LXD's snapshotting system is not being used. The REST API in Canonical LXD is not being utilized. Direct management using the online interface is preferred because REST API integration is...
What is your primary use case for Canonical LXD?
Canonical LXD is used as a technology for spinning containers for infrastructure requirements. Canonical LXD is deployed in my organization on an on-premise cloud and private cloud. It helps to mai...
What advice do you have for others considering Canonical LXD?
Canonical LXD is not sold separately. It comes as part of the operating system license or a cloud solution license, so it is not an independent product. I would rate this product a 9 out of 10.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Mirantis Container Cloud?
Regarding the cost, Mirantis Container Cloud is cheaper than other solutions like Red Hat. The license costs around 10,000 Indian rupees per year.
What needs improvement with Mirantis Container Cloud?
Mirantis Container Cloud should have AI integration tools, which are not available right now. These tools should assist in app scalability and deployment error handling.
What is your primary use case for Mirantis Container Cloud?
We are using Mirantis Container Cloud ( /products/mirantis-container-cloud-reviews ) for production builds. It is integrated with Mirantis, and we use it in the insurance industry.
 

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