What is Forrester?
Forrester is a global research and advisory firm. It helps business and technology leaders make informed decisions using independent research, data, and analysis. Forrester is widely respected for its expertise in digital, cloud, and technology strategy.
What is The Forrester Wave™?
The Forrester Wave™ is a report that evaluates vendors in a specific market. For each report, Forrester analysts research the space, define evaluation criteria, and compare the strengths and weaknesses of each vendor. Companies are scored objectively and grouped into categories such as Leaders, Strong Performers, Contenders, and Challengers.
What does the Multicloud Container Platforms Wave cover?
This report evaluates container platforms that help enterprises manage Kubernetes clusters across multiple environments, including public cloud, private infrastructure, and edge locations. It focuses on how platforms handle automation, scaling, lifecycle management, AI support, and edge use cases.
How many vendors are included?
The Q3 2025 report includes a selection of the 9 top multicloud container platform providers. Each vendor is evaluated against 31 specific criteria that assess current offering, strategy, and market presence.
Why was Kubermatic included?
Kubermatic was included because Forrester recognizes it as one of the 9 top multicloud container platform providers. In the report, Forrester states:
- “Kubermatic is a good fit for companies seeking a highly automated and scalable infrastructure on which to base a bigger platform.”
- KKP is also described as appealing to “cost-conscious IT leaders who value simplicity over platform bloat, especially advanced Kubernetes users.”
- Additionally, Forrester noted KKP’s K8sGPT AI operator, which was “launched ahead of much larger players”.
How can I get a copy?
You can access a complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave™: Multicloud Container Platforms, Q3 2025 directly from this page.