Docker AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Compatibility Layer Tools

The best Compatibility Layer alternative to Docker is OrbStack. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try OrbStack. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Docker, but unfortunately only one of them is a Compatibility Layer Tool.

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    OrbStack

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    OrbStack is an alternative to Docker Desktop for macOS, designed to offer improved performance for Docker and virtual machines on Linux running on Mac computers. It addresses performance issues that have been experienced in the past, particularly on models with Apple Silicon.

    10 OrbStack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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