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OrbStack

OrbStack

Fast, light, simple Docker & Linux on macOS

5.0•11 reviews•

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Fast, light, simple Docker & Linux on macOS

5.0•11 reviews•

245 followers

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OrbStack is a fast, light, and simple way to run containers and Linux machines on macOS. It's a supercharged alternative to Docker Desktop and WSL, all in one easy-to-use app.
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OrbStackp/orbstackMatt Carroll
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1mo ago

orbstack > docker desktop

I recently booted up a new macbook and spent about an hour trying (unsuccessfully) to get docker desktop to work reliably.
On my previous macbook, about once a day docker desktop would become unresponsive, and the only way i could get it to reopen was to restart my entire machine.
So this is a tribute to orbstack, which afiact is a full drop in replacement.
To be honest i havent thought about it once since i installed it, and that is amazing :)

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5.0
Based on 11 reviews
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OrbStack is highly praised for its speed and lightweight nature, making it an excellent alternative to Docker Desktop for macOS users. Users appreciate its performance, stability, and ease of use, noting significant improvements over traditional Docker setups. The makers of Tinybird commend OrbStack for its effectiveness as a Docker runtime. Many reviews highlight its seamless container and VM management, with some users recommending thorough testing for production environments. Overall, OrbStack is seen as a valuable tool for those seeking efficient container solutions on macOS.

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Xingcan HU
Xingcan HU
•6 reviews
OrbStack is rocket-fast—no more suffering through the snail pace of Docker Desktop! 🚀
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7mo ago
Tinybird
Javier Santana
Javier Santana
used OrbStack to buildTinybird Forward »Tinybird
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Tinybird Local needs a Docker runtime. We use Orbstack, and it's great.
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5mo ago
Matan Kleyman
Matan Kleyman
•8 reviews
Using orbstack I could run our local Kubernetes cluster easily. beforehand, using docker, my mac was not breathing.
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6mo ago