Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Portainer.io
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Smb, Homelab, Devops Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Auckland, New Zealand
What is Portainer?
Portainer is a development it tool from Portainer.io. Portainer is a lightweight management GUI for Docker, Swarm, and Kubernetes that simplifies deploying and monitoring containers.
Portainer uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to smb, homelab, devops-teams and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include easy container ui, works with docker and k8s, free community edition. Worth weighing: advanced features are paid, not for huge fleets.
Portainer pricing
Pros
- Easy container UI
- Works with Docker and K8s
- Free community edition
Cons
- Advanced features are paid
- Not for huge fleets
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Frequently asked questions
What is Portainer?
Portainer is a lightweight management GUI for Docker, Swarm, and Kubernetes that simplifies deploying and monitoring containers.
How much does Portainer cost?
Portainer is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Portainer have a free trial?
Portainer offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Portainer support?
Portainer is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.