Portainer is a powerful container management tool that simplifies working with Docker, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes. It provides an intuitive web interface that makes it easy to manage containers, images, networks, and volumes without needing to remember complex command-line instructions.
Key features:
- User-friendly web interface for container management
- Support for Docker, Docker Swarm, and Kubernetes
- Role-based access control for team environments
- Container template library for quick deployments
- Stack management with docker-compose support
- Built-in monitoring and logging
- SSL/TLS security with Let’s Encrypt integration
- Multi-node cluster management
- Registry management for private and public images
- Resource usage monitoring and alerts
Available in both Community Edition (CE) and Business Edition (BE), Portainer makes container orchestration accessible to everyone from hobbyists to enterprise teams.