Codefresh's pipelines are distinguished by the use of containers for each step, simplifying the process of adding custom steps through Docker images. The platform offers various pre-built images for deploying applications, such as Kubernetes and Docker Swarm, which can be configured via a user interface to generate YAML pipeline steps. This setup aids in easing deployment interactions, with options to work directly with images from Docker Hub or use Codefresh's built-in testing environments. Codefresh also supports deployments to Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) by allowing users to select an ECS deploy image, integrating it into their YAML configurations. Furthermore, Codefresh enhances Kubernetes deployments with Helm, providing additional tools for managing secrets and namespaces, and encourages new users to explore these features by signing up for an account.