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OrbStack vs SCONE

OrbStack

7.2#2 in container runtime softwareFrom $8 a month

Free planAPImacOS

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SCONE

5.5#25 in container runtime softwareFree plan

Free planLinuxmacOSWindows

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OrbStack plans

FreeFree
Pro$8 a month
EnterprisePriced on request

SCONE plans

Free / open-sourceFree

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.

Pick SCONE if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

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