Amazon Elastic Container Service
6.8#3 in auto scaling softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitAmazon Elastic Container Service vs Kubernetes
Kubernetes
6.5#6 in auto scaling softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Amazon Elastic Container Service | Kubernetes |
|---|---|---|
| Scaling | ECS helps teams deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications without managing the orchestration control plane, nodes, or add-ons. | Applications can be scaled manually or automatically based on CPU usage, and resource requests and limits can be adjusted based on usage patterns. |
| Support | AWS lists support as a way to access proactive guidance, issue resolution, and support tools. | The Kubernetes project says Kubernetes services, support, and tools are widely available. |
Amazon Elastic Container Service plans
- Amazon ECS orchestrationFree
- ECS Anywhere$0.01 a month
Kubernetes plans
- KubernetesFree
Pick Amazon Elastic Container Service if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Kubernetes if…
Kubernetes suits teams that need to automate container deployment, scaling, and management across local, cloud, or datacenter environments. It can also fit teams that want cluster management without operating a cluster themselves by choosing a managed service.