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Docker Swarm vs Rancher

A side-by-side look at Docker Swarm and Rancher. 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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Rancher

Rancher

Network & Admin

Rancher is an open-source container management platform that allows users to deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters across multiple cloud providers or on-premises infrastructure. It provides a graphical user interface and API for managing containers and services across multiple clusters.

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