License: Open source
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Status: Active
This replaces Docker Desktop
Rancher Desktop
Open-source desktop app for container management and Kubernetes with a choice of Docker or containerd and a built-in image scanner.
Facts
- Made by
- SUSE
- Website
- rancherdesktop.io
- License
- License: Open sourceApache-2.0
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Self-hostable
- No
- Works offline
- Yes
- Account required
- No
- Maturity
- Stable
- Source code
- github: rancher-sandbox/rancher-desktop
- Maintenance
- Status: ActiveLast commit
Rancher Desktop is a free alternative to
Top pick. Best for the closest free swap with Docker and Kubernetes.
3 people switched
Health history
Repository checks, newest first; last checked Oct 8, 2026. Checks older than 90 days are kept as one per week.
| Checked | Last commit | Latest release | Stars | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| v1.24.0 | 7,383 | Open |
Changelog
License, pricing and status changes for this tool.
No changes recorded
When a repository or page check finds a change and an editor confirms it, it shows here and in the public change log.
Reviews
Reviews are moderated: new accounts’ reviews are checked by an editor first. Ratings are shown on their own and do not change the ranking.
No published reviews yet.
Something wrong or out of date? Report outdated info.