Docker Swarm vs K3s
| Docker Swarm | K3s | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $9/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Windows | api, Linux, self-hosted |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| Multi-cluster management | No | — |
| Autoscaling | No | — |
| Rolling updates | Yes | — |
| Policy controls | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Orchestration Software. On Freedom251, Docker Swarm scores higher on our published basis.