Quadlet enhances the use of Podman containers by integrating them with systemd, treating them as standard system services. It offers a cleaner management solution compared to traditional Docker setups, eliminating the need for extensive orchestration layers and reducing complexity with straightforward systemd unit files. Users have noted the benefits of auto-updating and automated service handling like failures or restarts. However, there are criticisms regarding its limitations in local development compared to docker-compose, particularly for routine tasks. The community's enthusiasm for Quadlet is reflected in tools being developed to improve its management, although there are still concerns about its ongoing maintenance and feature set compared to Docker alternatives.