Dev Container CLI vs OrbStack

Dev Container CLI plans

• FreeFree

OrbStack plans

• FreeFree
• Pro$8 a month
• EnterprisePriced on request

Pick Dev Container CLI if…

It suits developers who want to create and configure development containers directly, or build tools and services that support the specification. CI and DevOps users may also use it to prebuild container configurations.

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.