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Docker×OrbStack×
AttributeDockerOpen sourceOrbStackOther license
Overview
Primary focusBuild and run applications in containersRun Docker containers, Kubernetes and Linux machines locally on macOS
DeploymentSelf-hostedSelf-hosted
Source modelOpen sourceOther license
Pricing modelfreemiumfreemium
API availableYesNot specified
Windows desktopYesNot specified
Mobile appNot specifiedNot specified
OverviewDocker provides tools to build container images, run isolated containers, define multi-service applications with Compose, and distribute images through registries.OrbStack is a proprietary macOS application for Docker containers, Kubernetes and Linux machines. It includes Docker CLI tooling and Compose, with separate personal-use and commercial licensing terms.
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DockerOpen source
Primary focus
Build and run applications in containers
Deployment
Self-hosted
Source model
Open source
Pricing model
freemium
API available
Yes
Windows desktop
Yes
Mobile app
Not specified
Overview
Docker provides tools to build container images, run isolated containers, define multi-service applications with Compose, and distribute images through registries.
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OrbStackOther license
Primary focus
Run Docker containers, Kubernetes and Linux machines locally on macOS
Deployment
Self-hosted
Source model
Other license
Pricing model
freemium
API available
Not specified
Windows desktop
Not specified
Mobile app
Not specified
Overview
OrbStack is a proprietary macOS application for Docker containers, Kubernetes and Linux machines. It includes Docker CLI tooling and Compose, with separate personal-use and commercial licensing terms.
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