Docker
Platform for building, packaging, and running containerized applications
- Also known as
- docker
Available worldwide · Popular in: US
What is Docker?
Docker is a containerization platform that enables developers to package applications and their dependencies into isolated containers. It provides build tools, container engines, registries, and orchestration capabilities for managing containerized systems.
Docker pricing
Plans, per-tier features and add-ons, dated and linked to live pricing. Pricing changes often; always verify at source before you rely on it.
From free (Personal tier) to $24/seat/month (Business). Docker Hardened Images starting at $5k/repo (Select tier).
Docker Personal
FreeFor individual developers who need the essential tools to build and deploy containers.
- scout_repos
- 1
- private_hub_repos
- 1
- hub_pulls_per_hour
- 100
- Docker Desktop
- Docker Engine + Kubernetes
- Docker Hub
- Docker Scout
- Docker Debug
Docker Pro
For individual professionals who require more advanced features and additional resources.
- scout_repos
- 2
- build_cloud_minutes
- 200
- testcontainers_cloud_minutes
- 100
- Docker Build Cloud
- Testcontainers Cloud
- Synchronized File Shares
- Docker Scout health scores visibility
- 5 business day support
Docker Team
For small teams that need collaborative tools to make working together more efficient.
- users
- Up to 100
- org_tokens
- 10
- scout_repos
- Unlimited
- hub_organizations
- 1
- private_hub_repos
- Unlimited
- build_cloud_minutes
- 500
- testcontainers_cloud_minutes
- 500
- Add users in bulk
- Audit logs
- Docker Hub role-based access control
- 2 business day support
Docker Business
Contact salesFor enterprises desiring robust security, control, and compliance features.
- users
- No cap
- org_tokens
- 100
- scout_repos
- Unlimited
- hub_organizations
- Unlimited
- private_hub_repos
- Unlimited
- build_cloud_minutes
- 1500
- testcontainers_cloud_minutes
- 1500
- Hardened Docker Desktop
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- SCIM user provisioning
- Image and Registry Access Management
- Desktop Insights Dashboard
- Enhanced Container Isolation (ECI)
- Purchase via invoice
- 1 business day support response
Add-ons
- Docker Hardened Images (DHI) - Community$0/undefined
- Docker Hardened Images (DHI) - Select$5000 one-time
- Docker Hardened Images (DHI) - Enterprise
What Docker does
The capabilities that matter for container orchestration tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Orchestration scope
- Swarm / Compose
- Hosting
- Cloud + self-hosted
- OCI / CRI compliant
- -
- CNCF Certified Kubernetes conformant
- -
- Rootless operation
- ✓
- Daemonless architecture
- -
- Windows containers
- ✓
- ARM architecture support
- -
- GPU scheduling
- -
- Stateful workloads
- -
- Built-in networking / CNI
- ✓
- Vendor-managed control plane
- -
- CNCF maturity
- -
- GUI dashboard
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Linux
- Windows
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 13 (4 in the last 12 months), max severity HIGH sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
Docker FAQ
Common questions about Docker, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is Docker?
Docker is a containerization platform that enables developers to package applications and their dependencies into isolated containers. It provides build tools, container engines, registries, and orchestration capabilities for managing containerized systems. It is indexed under Container Orchestration Tools.
Source: https://www.docker.com
Is Docker free to use?
Docker is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. A commercial or hosted edition starts at $9 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://www.docker.com
What platforms does Docker support?
Docker supports Windows, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://www.docker.com
Can Docker be self-hosted?
Yes. Docker can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://www.docker.com
What security certifications does Docker have?
We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Docker. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Docker not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Source: https://www.docker.com/trust
Is Docker open source?
Yes. Docker is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
Source: https://github.com/moby/moby
Where is Docker available?
Docker is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.
Source: https://www.docker.com
Docker alternatives
Other container orchestration tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
- Google Kubernetes EngineA managed Kubernetes platform that abstracts away cluster operations and infrastructure managementlow · 40%
- KubernetesOpen-source system for automating containerized application deployment, scaling, and managementlow · 30%
- BuildahA command-line tool for building Open Container Initiative-compliant container imageslow · 41%
- containerdlow · 33%
- HelmPackage manager for Kubernetes applicationslow · 41%
- Red Hat OpenShiftA unified Kubernetes-based application platform for building and managing modern cloud-native applications with built-in securitylow · 40%
Compare Docker
Side by side against other container orchestration tools, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for Docker, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Security posture | 75 | 0.12 | 8.6 | ✓ |
| Reliability | 50 | 0.16 | 7.9 | ✓ |
| Pricing transparency | 100 | 0.06 | 6.3 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 63 | 0.09 | 5.9 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 97 | 0.05 | 5.1 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.06 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Security score | 91 | 0.04 | 3.8 | ✓ |
| Price level | 80 | 0.04 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 54 | 0.06 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| Stars | 92 | 0.03 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-09-07 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 7 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 65% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Hosting: both · Rootless: Yes · Gui dashboard: Yes · Orchestration: swarm · Windows containers: Yes · Built in networking cni: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-07 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Go | highsource · 2026-09-07 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | Apache-2.0 | highsource · 2026-09-07 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | mediumsource · 2026-08-05 · 50% |
Pricing
Release
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-05 · 60% |
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure policy | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-05 · 60% |
| Gdpr | Yes | highsource · 2026-08-05 · 75% |
| Iso27001 | Yes | highsource · 2026-08-05 · 75% |
| Soc2 | Yes | highsource · 2026-08-05 · 75% |
| Scorecard | 9.1 | highsource · 2026-09-07 · 90% |
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 13 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fmoby%2Fmoby&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 4 · Max severity: HIGH | highsource · 2026-08-26 · 90% |
| Trust center | https://www.docker.com/blog/eu-ai-act-compliance/ | mediumsource · 2026-09-07 · 60% |
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