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Docker Desktop vs ArcBox: catalog facts
Docker Desktop	ArcBox
Freemium Free for personal use, education, open source projects and small businesses. Larger…	Free The local runtime is free and open source under MIT/Apache-2.0.
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS, Command line
Everything in one installer: engine, Compose, Kubernetes and a dashboard The reference implementation, so every tutorial assumes it	Runs Docker-compatible containers and a local Kubernetes cluster Supports full Linux VMs and disposable microVM sandboxes
Paid subscription required above a company size threshold Closed source, unlike the Docker engine itself	The local runtime is for macOS
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT OR Apache-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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