Kubernetes has become a popular choice for container orchestration since its inception in 2014. However, businesses need to consider their use case and requirements before deciding whether they need Kubernetes or not. There are various deployment platforms available such as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions like DigitalOcean's Droplets, Platform as a Service Solutions like App Platform, and Managed Kubernetes solutions like DigitalOcean Kubernetes. Each platform has its own benefits and trade-offs in terms of flexibility, control, automation, and scalability. Businesses can start with simpler platforms like IaaS solutions and then move to more complex ones like managed Kubernetes as their needs grow.