Serverless and containers aren't competing technologies — they're complementary. The question isn't which one to use, but when to use each.
When to Use Serverless
Serverless shines for event-driven workloads, sporadic traffic, and when you want zero operational overhead.
When to Use Containers
Containers are better for long-running processes, consistent workloads, and when you need fine-grained control over the runtime environment.
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The Hybrid Approach
Most modern architectures use both. API endpoints on serverless, background workers in containers, and static assets on a CDN.
Conclusion
Don't pick one or the other — design your architecture to use the right tool for each workload.
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