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