Docker Alternatives

Docker is described as 'Open-source engine that automates the deployment of any application as a lightweight, portable, self-sufficient container that will run virtually anywhere' and is a very popular Virtualization tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Docker for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Self-Hosted and BSD apps. The best Docker alternative is Podman, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Docker are Linux Containers (LXC), Distrobox, OrbStack and BitNami Application Stacks.

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Docker alternatives are mainly Virtualization Tools, but if you're looking for Web Servers or Server Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include FreeBSD, Free, Mac, Windows and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Docker.
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  1. Lilipod icon

    Lilipod

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    Lilipod is a simple container manager, able to download, unpack and use OCI images from various container registries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     

  2. Arkose

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    Desktop application sandboxing for Linux. It basically lets you start any installed binary in a configurable container. Changes are stored through copy-on-write.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. Toolbx icon

    Toolbx

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    A tool for Linux, which allows the use of interactive command line environments for software development and troubleshooting the host operating system, without having to install software on the host.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Fedora
     

  5. Chaperone Process Manager

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    Chaperone is a lightweight alternative to process environment managers like systemd or upstart. Chaperone provides an extensive feature set, including dependency-based startup, syslog logging, zombie harvesting, and job scheduling.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
     
  6. Skopeo icon

    Skopeo

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    Skopeo is a command line utility that performs various operations on container images and image repositories.

    10 Skopeo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspberry Pi
    • Mac
    • Homebrew
     
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