OrbStack

Fast Docker and Linux virtual machine runtime for macOS.

FreemiumProprietarymacOS
Official websiteorbstack.dev

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About OrbStack

OrbStack runs Docker containers and full Linux machines on macOS with much lower memory and battery cost than Docker Desktop, starting in seconds and integrating file sharing, networking and domain names with the host. It is a drop-in replacement for the Docker CLI and Kubernetes.

Strengths

  • Starts in seconds and uses far less memory and battery than Docker Desktop
  • Runs full Linux machines alongside containers with host networking integration

Limitations

  • macOS only
  • Commercial use requires a paid licence

Details

Pricing
FreemiumFree for personal use. Commercial use requires a paid licence.
License
Proprietary
Developer
OrbStack
Platforms
macOS
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Fast Docker and Linux virtual machine runtime for macOS
Categories
Container tools
Last verified
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Provenance
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