Podman vs Docker Desktop
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Podman
31
91.7
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Docker Desktop
323
40.0
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 91.7 (best) | 40.0 |
| Release freshness | 94.0 (best) | 0.0 |
| Adoption signals | 75.3 (best) | 0.0 |
| Release freshness |
Updated 50 days ago
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No dated release history published
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| Latest version | v5.8.7 · 2026-09-16 | No dated release history published |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Free plan |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| macOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Podman
#31 overall · #1 in category
91.7/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +32.9 94.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +18.8 75.3 × 25%
Rank receipt: Docker Desktop
#323 overall · #9 in category
40.0/100
- Platform readiness +40.0 100.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +0.0 0.0 × 25%
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