Overview
Runs Docker containers and full Linux machines on your Mac with low CPU and memory use. Free for personal use.
Highlights
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Drop-in replacement for Docker Desktop
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Lightweight Linux virtual machines
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Local Kubernetes cluster
- Mac
- Mac
- Free + in-app
- Free + in-app
Questions about OrbStack
- Is OrbStack free?
- OrbStack is free to download. Extra features are unlocked with in-app purchases or a paid upgrade.
- Does OrbStack run natively on Apple silicon?
- Yes. OrbStack runs natively on Macs with Apple silicon (M-series chips), without Rosetta.
- Who makes OrbStack?
- OrbStack is developed by Orbital Labs.
- Where can I download OrbStack?
- You can download OrbStack from the developer's website, orbstack.dev.
- What are the best alternatives to OrbStack?
- Raycast, Postico 2 and Transmit 5 are the top-ranked alternatives to OrbStack on Mac App Index, by shared features and community votes. Compare all 16 on the OrbStack alternatives page.
