Dev Container CLI vs Docker Desktop
| Dev Container CLI | Docker Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $9/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | extension, Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Desktop platforms | Linux, macOS; Windows via WSL2 | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Compose workflows | Yes | Yes |
| IDE integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 9 /user/mo |
| Local Kubernetes | — | Yes |
| Cluster mode | — | both |
| Resource controls | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Development Environments. On The Geeks Club, Docker Desktop scores higher on our published basis.