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Docker Desktop vs Minikube

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Docker Desktop

7.2#1 in container runtime softwareFrom $9 a month
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Minikube

6.2#23 in container development environmentsFree plan
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PurposeDocker Desktop is a containerization platform for developers and teams that streamlines container development and deployment.Minikube sets up a local Kubernetes cluster for application developers and new Kubernetes users.

Docker Desktop plans

  • PersonalFree
  • Pro$9 a month
  • Team$15 a month
  • Business$24 a month
  • Docker PersonalFree
  • Docker Pro$9 a month

Minikube plans

  • MinikubeFree

Pick Docker Desktop if…

Docker Desktop suits developers and teams who want container development tools and local Kubernetes support on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Companies meeting either stated size threshold for commercial use need a paid subscription.

Pick Minikube if…

Minikube suits application developers and people learning Kubernetes who need a local cluster. Its documentation directs production users to Kubernetes production environment documentation.

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