> Yes - I maintain that Swarm is a much simpler offering that's easier to get started with in a 'smaller' setup, or in a mixed environment of monoliths and mini

> Yes - I maintain that Swarm is a much simpler offering that's easier to get started with in a 'smaller' setup, or in a mixed environment of monoliths and miniliths and microliths in one big family. +1 on Docker Swarm. Although it does have its kinks, it's far simpler to get working, has a smoother learning curve, and does the job well. I would argue that Docker Swarm is ideal for those cases where it's unlikely you'll need a lot of autoscaling or operate a large cluster.