Docker Desktop pricing
Docker Desktop has a free plan and paid plans. Starting price: Pro, $9 per user/month billed annually. Free plan: Docker Personal, $0.
Free plan + paidPrices last checked Oct 29, 2026
Docker Desktop plans and prices
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Docker Desktop pricing facts
2 of 2 verified- Free plan
- Docker Personal, $0
- Checked Oct 29, 2026docker.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Docker Personal $0”
- Starting price
- Pro, $9 per user/month billed annually
- Checked Oct 29, 2026docker.com(opens source in a new tab)
- “Price per user per month (annual plan) – $9”
Docker Desktop alternatives by price
Starting prices from each app's own site, ranked by our alternatives score.
| App | Pricing | Price | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|
 OrbStack | Free plan + paid | Pro, $8 per user/month | Personal, non-commercial use |
 Portainer | Open source | $1,045/year (Starter) | Business Edition free for 3 nodes |
 Podman Desktop | Open source | — | — |
 Rancher Desktop | Open source | — | — |
 Lima | Open source | — | — |
 Colima | Open source | — | — |
 DDEV | Open source | — | — |
Docker Desktop pricing: common questions
Is Docker Desktop free?
Docker Desktop has a free plan: Docker Personal, $0. Paid plans add more.
How much does Docker Desktop cost?
Starting price: Pro, $9 per user/month billed annually, according to docker.com (checked Oct 29, 2026). Prices can vary by country and billing period.
What are free alternatives to Docker Desktop?
Free or freemium alternatives include OrbStack, Podman Desktop, Rancher Desktop and Lima. Open-source options: Podman Desktop, Rancher Desktop and Lima.