Dory vs OrbStack
| Dory | OrbStack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $8/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS | macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | macOS | macOS 14.0 or newer |
| Local Kubernetes | Yes | Yes |
| Compose workflows | Yes | Yes |
| Resource controls | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 8 /user/mo |
| Cluster mode | — | single-node |
| IDE integration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Development Environments. On The Geeks Club, OrbStack scores higher on our published basis.