Overview
Docker is the platform that popularized application containerization — packaging code with its dependencies into portable containers that run identically across development, testing, and production, underpinning most modern deployment pipelines.
Available On
WindowsMacosLinuxDesktop AppAPI
Key Features
Docker Engine & CLI
Docker Desktop GUI
Docker Hub image registry
Docker Compose for multi-container apps
Build Cloud for faster CI builds
Pros
- De facto industry standard for containerization
- Massive ecosystem of pre-built images
- Consistent "works on my machine" → production parity
Cons
- Docker Desktop licensing changes affected larger companies
- Container networking/storage has a real learning curve
- Resource overhead vs. bare-metal for some workloads
Pricing Plans
PersonalFREE
Free
- Unlimited public repos
- Docker Desktop for small business
ProPAID
$9/mo
- Unlimited private repos
- Higher pull limits
- Scout security insights
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Integrations
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Quick Info
Websitewww.docker.com
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Team SizeENTERPRISE
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2013
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits50.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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