Docksal
5.8#32 in container development environmentsLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitDocksal vs OrbStack
What both publish
| Fact | Docksal | OrbStack |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | Its command line tool, fin, manages Docksal components. | The orb and orbctl command-line tools can create, manage and access machines, copy files, change settings and operate OrbStack without the GUI. |
| Support | The product site directs users to GitHub Discussions for support and lists [email protected] as its contact email. | Official support is offered through email, discussions, an issue tracker and a Discord community. |
| System requirement | The current installation documentation specifies 8 GB or more of RAM. | The current Homebrew cask requires macOS 14 or newer and publishes separate Apple Silicon and Intel builds. |
Docksal plans
No prices published.
OrbStack plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$8 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Docksal if…
Docksal suits developers building Drupal, WordPress, Laravel, and other CMS or framework projects. It is also aimed at teams needing isolated, repeatable stacks across macOS, Linux, Windows, or self-hosted setups.
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.