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Docker Engine vs Colima: catalog facts
Docker Engine	Colima
Free Free to use.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Command line	macOS, Linux
Standard runtime for container images Controlled from the command line and scriptable	Multiple instances with automatic port forwarding
No graphical interface of its own Requires some command-line familiarity	The Docker runtime requires a Docker client.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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