Coasts
6.5#10 in container development environmentsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitCoasts vs OrbStack
What both publish
| Fact | Coasts | OrbStack |
|---|---|---|
| Support | The site links to a Discord community and a contact page. | Official support is offered through email, discussions, an issue tracker and a Discord community. |
Coasts plans
- CoastsFree
- Custom team servicesPriced on request
OrbStack plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$8 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Coasts if…
Coasts suits developers who want isolated environments for parallel work on one project, especially those using Git worktrees or agentic coding tools. It also fits teams that need local and SSH-based remote runtimes.
Pick OrbStack if…
OrbStack suits macOS users who want local containers, Linux machines, or a lightweight Kubernetes cluster for development. Personal users can use the free plan, while commercial users need a per-user license.