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Mirantis Container Cloud vs SUSE Rancher comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Qualys TotalCloud
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Ranking in Container Security
11th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
46
Ranking in other categories
Vulnerability Management (11th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (8th), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) (8th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (2nd), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (7th)
Mirantis Container Cloud
Ranking in Container Security
33rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
Container Virtualization (1st)
SUSE Rancher
Ranking in Container Security
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Container Security category, the mindshare of Qualys TotalCloud is 1.7%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Mirantis Container Cloud is 0.6%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SUSE Rancher is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Qualys TotalCloud1.7%
SUSE Rancher0.6%
Mirantis Container Cloud0.6%
Other97.1%
Container Security
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2859021 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Security Engineer at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
Risk-based triage has transformed container security and now prioritizes high-impact threats
The best features Qualys TotalCloud offers currently include managing cloud infrastructure and container security while facing major challenges such as alert fatigue. Traditional vulnerability scanners flag hundreds of CVEs on short-lived Kubernetes containers, some of which have no internet exposure or are gone before we can even triage them. I leverage Qualys TotalCloud to move beyond static CVSS. I use it to implement runtime exposure, correlation risk reprioritization, and shift-left integration. This notifies developers to fix a base image upstream rather than patching live ephemeral instances. In my work with cloud and container security, the biggest operational hurdle was alert fatigue. I use Qualys to shift left from static CVSS severity to context-aware risk prioritization. I correlated raw vulnerability data with real-time risk factors such as public network exposure, active runtime execution, or overly permissive IAM roles. This allows us to immediately drop the priority of isolated containers and escalate lower-severity CVEs that sit on an exposed, high-risk path. We can map these findings directly back to our CI/CD pipelines so developers can patch the root base images upstream. We have drastically cut down the signal-to-noise ratio, saved a lot of manual hours doing triage work, and ensured engineering effort goes directly towards high-impact risk reduction.
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.
Shivamp Kachole - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate System Engineer at Dhanyaayai enterprise private limited
Centralized cluster management has improved daily operations and simplifies troubleshooting
I am happy with SUSE Rancher, but there are a few areas where it could be improved. During major version upgrades, the process can become a bit complex, especially in air-gapped environments where image management and dependencies require extra planning. Additionally, troubleshooting sometimes still requires switching to the command line because not every error is visible in the UI. If the UI provided more detailed diagnostic and troubleshooting information, it would make our issue resolution even faster. Other than that, it has been a reliable platform for all of us. I think the documentation is already very good, but for complex scenarios such as air-gapped environments, disaster recovery, or multi-cluster upgrades, having more step-by-step examples and troubleshooting guides would be very helpful. On the UI side, if SUSE Rancher could provide more detailed error messages and built-in diagnostic recognition, it would reduce the need to switch to logs and command lines. Those improvements would make our daily operations even easier and smoother, especially for new administrators and fresh team members.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"In my opinion, this is the best tool."
"One of the most valuable features of Qualys TotalCloud is FlexScan, which is specifically for internet-facing VMs. We found this feature to be very useful. It was a key differentiator for us."
"I would definitely recommend it because it is easy to handle any cloud resources."
"With TotalCloud, we can scan through the API. If we are not able to deploy cloud agents on the machine, we can use the API."
"I found the initial setup user-friendly."
"TotalCloud has been excellent in providing us with immediate access to all the products and features we need, such as CSPM, TruRisk Insights, and compliance reports, including CIS and HIPAA."
"The best feature would be the ability to create policies. It is easy to control and update policies as required."
"I depend heavily on the reports that I have from this tool."
"The solution has enhanced the security and compliance management of container environments which reduces operational overhead and costs."
"You need to make an architectural runway before actually starting to implement Docker Compose, especially in a distributed environment."
"The product's most valuable feature is cloud simulation to predict application behavior on the cloud."
"The solution is scalable and we have plans to increase usage in the future."
"I like the automation in deployment. I can deploy whenever I want based on the environment, and I can easily roll back to a previous version for testing."
"Docker is very helpful for taking the code from development and applying it to the end user."
"Mirantis Container Cloud operates similarly to how we interact with databases. It provides a comprehensive platform for deploying and managing containerized applications across cloud environments."
"The product is easy to use."
"We have been able to cut down the amount of time an expert needs to spend on upgrade and maintenance to a fifth of what it was before."
"SUSE Rancher has positively impacted our organization by helping our teams achieve greater results in delivering end-to-end initiatives."
"With SUSE Rancher, everything is in one place and centralized, daily operations are much faster and easier for us, it has reduced manual efforts and helped us troubleshoot issues faster because we get a single view from all our clusters, and overall, it has improved our team efficiency and consistency."
"The end-to-end deployment was at least 30 percent cheaper than OpenShift, which was the biggest criterion since customers are cost-conscious."
"SUSE Rancher is best used for large-scale applications such as ours; it manages very high-end infrastructure, and it has very good customer support, and it is very easy to understand in terms of usage."
"SUSE Rancher has positively impacted my organization as productivity is the main point, and the productivity has improved because the main project goal was to finish the project faster, which was particularly important since we have many applications."
"SUSE Rancher has positively impacted my organization by making the teams' work easier and reducing project delivery time."
"SUSE Rancher has made things easier for my team and organization by reducing errors, as I use it every day of the week, and it shows us issues through dashboards."
 

Cons

"Customer support with Qualys TotalCloud needs a little improvement with the response times."
"There is a lack of data segregation according to criticality or inventory."
"There is room for improvement in vulnerability scanning, particularly for PaaS environments. Currently, Qualys does not have full access to these instances, which limits its effectiveness."
"It has been working very well, but it would be helpful if the dashboard could generate reports tailored to specific compliance needs. For example, in India, we have to comply with RBI and SEBI guidelines. It w"
"We would like to see Windows-based sensors available in Qualys, as this would make the platform more versatile and support a broader range of environments."
"Areas that need improvement in every solution include the remediation part. The remediation steps should be simple enough for everyone to understand."
"In my opinion, what can be improved in Qualys TotalCloud includes pricing and container scanning."
"In terms of improvement, remediation still belongs to the cloud team, which is one of the issues we faced with Qualys TotalCloud."
"Docker's technical support is a struggling area."
"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."
"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."
"The solution's stability could 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 Mac, Docker is far from perfect."
"Areas for improvement are the privacy of container management and the documentation. In the next release, I would like to see best practices on how to manage distributed containers and networks."
"I have consulted Mirantis support for some issues, but the support quality is not good. I suffer from support delays due to timezone differences between India and USA."
"I have noticed that SUSE Rancher's GUI is slow because we have more than 1,000 pods, and when searching for a pod name, the page takes some time to load."
"It would be beneficial to have more support for the product."
"During major version upgrades, the process can become a bit complex, especially in air-gapped environments where image management and dependencies require extra planning."
"An improvement I wish for with SUSE Rancher is that we once had issues regarding some driver problems for the network on a particular laptop, and we had a hard time finding the exact error occurring."
"One of the major challenges I faced with SUSE Rancher was during a POC for one customer who was using VMware; there was a significant challenge between VMware CSI and SUSE integrations."
"Some initial setup and configuration were required by the admin side for enabling security policies, which were not supported initially."
"There are a lot of issues in the tool, such as addressing the errors, addressing the stability, and addressing the reliability."
"Regarding the platform's features and advantages, it is unfortunate that observability and some artificial intelligence functionality work fully only with a paid subscription."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While Qualys TotalCloud's pricing is currently acceptable, it is becoming increasingly expensive and may soon be considered overpriced."
"The cost is high, but it meets our organizational needs."
"Qualys TotalCloud is expensive."
"The pricing is comparable. It is built into our other product, so I cannot piecemeal it. It is a part of our subscription."
"Qualys TotalCloud offers competitive pricing given its comprehensive suite of features, including integration, assessment, remediation, and detection capabilities, all within a single platform."
"The pricing for TotalCloud is attractive and competitive in the market. Given the features, especially the dashboard, I have no concerns regarding pricing."
"As a middle management member, I do not have direct pricing knowledge, but based on the knowledge from our meetings, its pricing is competitive."
"It isn't cheap, but it's reasonable. It helps us to manage things with very few resources."
"The community edition does not require a license and is completely free."
"This solution is free."
"The solution is open-source and free to try."
"We use the free version of this solution."
"It is more costly than other products, but it is worth every penny."
"Docker is a free solution."
"The product is not expensive."
"Mirantis Container Cloud is free. However, there are features for which you need to pay."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Construction Company
27%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Marketing Services Firm
8%
Outsourcing Company
28%
Computer Software Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise34
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Qualys TotalCloud?
In terms of improvement, remediation still belongs to the cloud team, which is one of the issues we faced with Qualys...
What is your primary use case for Qualys TotalCloud?
My main use case for Qualys TotalCloud is regarding the cloud visibility that we were not having previously. Previous...
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 1...
What needs improvement with Mirantis Container Cloud?
Mirantis Container Cloud should have AI integration tools, which are not available right now. These tools should assi...
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 int...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SUSE Rancher?
I wasn't directly involved in the commercial side such as pricing, negotiation, or licensing decisions. Since we are ...
What needs improvement with SUSE Rancher?
I am happy with SUSE Rancher, but there are a few areas where it could be improved. During major version upgrades, th...
What is your primary use case for SUSE Rancher?
I have been working in the DevOps field and platform engineering field for around two years, approximately 1.9 years....
 

Also Known As

Qualys TotalCloud with FlexScan
Docker Enterprise
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