Docker Desktop vs Podman
| Docker Desktop | Podman | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $9/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Rootless mode | Yes | Yes |
| Image building | Yes | Yes |
| Kubernetes CRI | Yes | — |
| Windows containers | Yes | No |
| Image format | both | both |
| Runtime interface | docker | other |
| Supported host OS | Linux, Windows Server | Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD |
Both are listed in Best Container Engines, Best Container Runtime Software, Best Container Management Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Docker Desktop scores higher on our published basis.