Kubernetes vs Docker Swarm vs ECS – What DevOps Teams Use Today

Container orchestration is a core DevOps skill, but teams often struggle to choose between Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, and Amazon ECS.

This thread focuses on what DevOps teams actually use in production today—not just theory.

Key discussion points:

• Learning curve and operational complexity
• Kubernetes flexibility vs ECS simplicity
• Docker Swarm decline and real-world adoption
• Scaling, high availability, and auto healing
• CI/CD integration and deployment strategies
• Cost, maintenance effort, and team size impact
• When Kubernetes is overkill—and when it’s unavoidable

Community question:

Which orchestration tool are you using in production today, and why did your team choose it?