Laradock
6.0#31 in container development environmentsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitLaradock vs OrbStack
What both publish
| Fact | Laradock | OrbStack |
|---|---|---|
| Security | The getting-started guide says the web server faces the frontend network while PHP-FPM, databases, caches, queues, and search services live on a backend network described as out of reach from outside. | For its paid subscription service, Orbital Labs describes access controls, multi-factor authentication, firewalls, monitoring, and encryption safeguards. |
| Support | The help page directs users to open an issue, ask the community, email the project, or follow its security policy for vulnerabilities. | Official support is offered through email, discussions, an issue tracker and a Discord community. |
Laradock plans
- FreeFree
OrbStack plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$8 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Laradock if…
Laradock suits PHP developers running one or more projects with configurable container services. It is designed for Laravel users but also covers several other PHP frameworks and applications.
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.