OrbStack

Fast, light Docker and Linux on macOS.

About OrbStack

In OrbStack’s own words: “Say goodbye to slow, clunky containers and VMs. The fast, light, and easy way to run containers and Linux. Develop at lightspeed with our Docker Desktop alternative.”

OrbStack runs on Mac and has a free plan.

People switching from Docker often consider OrbStack.

OrbStack is an alternative to

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Listed for information; LaunchStall isn’t affiliated with OrbStack. The quoted description comes from orbstack.dev. Features and plans change — check the official site for current details.