Docker

Platform for building, shipping, and running applications in containers.

Pricing: free, subscription, seat
Free tier: true
Open source: No

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.docker.com/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): containers, developer tools, AI agents, supply chain security, container registry, sandboxingVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaS, desktop, self-hostedVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Docker Desktop (Mac, Apple Silicon), Docker Desktop (Mac, Intel), Docker Desktop (Windows AMD64), Docker Desktop (Windows ARM64), Docker Desktop (Linux)Verification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, subscription, seatVerification pending
Starting price(29): 9Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): containerizing applications with Docker Desktop and the full dev loop, microVM-isolated sandboxes for coding agents (Docker Sandboxes), AI governance console for agent and MCP policy with identity-bound audit logs, hardened, signed, continuously patched container images (SLSA Level 3), software supply chain security with Docker Scout, container image discovery and distribution with Docker HubVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Security · Privacy · Compliance

Security certifications(SOC 2 Type II;ISO 27001): SLSA Level 3Verified

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Developers and enterprises building and running containers and securing AI agents with isolated sandboxesVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): containerized application development, secure execution of AI coding agents, governance of AI agents and MCP tools, local-first LLM inference (Docker Model Runner)Verification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2013Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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