orbstack

About

OrbStack is a fast, lightweight, and user-friendly native macOS application designed as a supercharged alternative to Docker Desktop and WSL. It provides a highly optimized environment for running Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, and various Linux distributions. OrbStack stands out with its lightning-fast 2-second startup, minimal CPU and memory footprint, and battery-friendly performance. It features deep integration with the native file system and CLI, automatic domain name resolution, and Rosetta emulation, enabling developers to build and manage containers effortlessly.

Features

• Lightning-fast 2-second startup
• Low CPU, memory & battery consumption
• Seamless CLI & native file system integration
• Runs Docker, Kubernetes & Linux distros
• Automatic domains & zero-config networking

Supported Platforms