Colima vs Docker Compose
| Colima | Docker Compose | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | Free | $9/mo |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Local Kubernetes | Yes | No |
| Compose workflows | Yes | Yes |
| Cluster mode | single-node | |
| IDE integration | No | Yes |
| Resource controls | Yes | Yes |
| Supported operating systems | macOS and Linux | |
| Multi-node clusters | No | |
| Container runtime options | Docker, containerd, Incus | |
| Kubernetes version control | Select an exact K3s version with --kubernetes-version or the kubernetes.version configuration field | |
| Local registry support | Yes | |
| Paid from | 9 /user/mo |
Listed together in Best Container Development Environments