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Docker Swarm vs Dokku

A side-by-side look at Docker Swarm and Dokku. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Docker Swarm

Docker Swarm

Development

Docker Swarm is a native clustering solution for Docker containers that turns a group of Docker engines into a single virtual Docker engine. It allows users to manage multiple Docker hosts as a cluster and deploy services across the cluster.

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Dokku

Dokku

Development

Dokku is an open source Platform-as-a-Service that runs on a single server, allowing developers to easily deploy and manage applications in a similar way to Heroku. It is lightweight, easy to install, and uses Docker and Git under the hood.

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