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OrbStack vs Colima: catalog facts
OrbStack	Colima
Freemium Free for personal use. Commercial use requires a paid licence.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
macOS	macOS, Linux
Starts in seconds and uses far less memory and battery than Docker Desktop Runs full Linux machines alongside containers with host networking integration	Multiple instances with automatic port forwarding
macOS only Commercial use requires a paid licence	The Docker runtime requires a Docker client.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed 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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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