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Docker Desktop vs Podman Desktop
What we have checked about each, line by line. Every value shows where it came from and when we last confirmed it.
Paid tool
Docker Desktop
Desktop app for building and running containers on Mac and Windows.
Open Source
Podman Desktop
Podman Desktop is the best free and open source tool to work with Containers and Kubernetes for developers.
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| Measure | Docker Desktop | Podman Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Latest version | Not checked yet | 1.30.5 (for 13 Oct 2026) |
| Days since the last commit | Not checked yet | 0 |
| GitHub forks | Not checked yet | 590 |
| GitHub stars | Not checked yet | 8,142 |
| Days to a first reply on issues | Not checked yet | 0 |
| Open issues | Not checked yet | 816 |
| Releases in the last 90 days | Not checked yet | 8 |
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