Docker

Docker is the leading platform for building, shipping, and running secure containerized applications anywhere. It offers near-zero CVE hardened images, up to 97% attack surface reduction, and 7-day SLA for critical fixes, plus easy MCP tool integration for LLMs and agents via docker compose up. Trusted by 24M+ users with 14M+ images.

Founded in	2008
Location	🇫🇷 France
Founders	Solomon Hykes

Features

Plans

Free

◈For individual developers who need the essential tools to build and deploy containers.

◈Docker Desktop

◈Docker Engine + Kubernetes

◈Docker Hub

◈Docker Scout

◈Docker Debug

◈1 user

◈1 Docker Scout-enabled repo*

◈100 Docker Hub pulls/hr*

◈1 private Docker Hub repo

◈Docker Build Cloud and Testcontainers Cloud free trial

Docker Pro

$11 per user/month

◈For individual professionals who require more advanced features and additional resources.

◈Docker Build Cloud

◈Testcontainers Cloud

◈Synchronized File Shares

◈Visibility into Docker Scout health scores

◈5 business day support response

◈1 user

◈2 Docker Scout-enabled repos

◈Unlimited Docker Hub pull rate

◈200 Docker Build Cloud build minutes**

◈100 Testcontainers Cloud runtime minutes**

Docker Team

$16 per user/month

◈For small teams that need collaborative tools to make working together more efficient.

◈Add users in bulk

◈Audit logs

◈Docker Hub role-based access control

◈2 business day support response

◈Up to 100 users

◈Unlimited Docker Scout-enabled repos

◈Unlimited Docker Hub pull rate

◈Unlimited private Docker Hub repos

◈500 Docker Build Cloud build minutes**

◈500 Testcontainers Cloud runtime minutes**

◈10 Organization access tokens

◈1 Docker Hub organization

Docker Business

$24 per user/month

◈For enterprises desiring robust security, control, and compliance features.

◈Hardened Docker Desktop

◈Single Sign-On (SSO)

◈SCIM user provisioning

◈Image and Registry Access Management

◈Desktop Insights Dashboard

◈Enhanced container Isolation (ECI)

◈Purchase via invoice

◈1 business day support response

◈No user cap

◈Unlimited Docker Scout-enabled repos

◈Unlimited Docker Hub pull rate

◈Unlimited private Docker Hub repos

◈1,500 Docker Build Cloud build minutes**

◈1,500 Testcontainers Cloud runtime minutes**

◈100 Organization access tokens

◈Unlimited Docker Hub organizations

Refund Policy

Docker offers refunds for self‑serve subscriptions only within a limited 30‑day window.

Ratings

g2(4.6/5)

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Ai Opinion

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AI Rating(4.1/5)

Users like Docker for its ability to simplify consistent development environments, its versatility across platforms, and efficient container management. They appreciate features like Docker Compose and Docker Hub, which facilitate networking and image reuse. Some users find the learning curve steep, resource consumption high, and UI limited mostly to Windows, with suggestions for better monitoring tools and improvements in handling complex projects.

Expert Opinion

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Expert Rating(4.8/5)

I recently tested Docker, the container platform that speeds up app development and deployment. Here is my detailed review based on practical usage and research: Docker shines with its environment consistency, solving the "it works on my machine" issue forever. I spun up containers across Windows, Linux, and cloud setups, and everything ran smoothly every time. The lightweight security features impressed me, like hardened images with minimal CVEs and easy isolation for apps. Setup was quick with Docker Compose for multi-service stacks, and Docker Hub's vast library saved hours. For devs and teams, it offers fast deploys, resource efficiency, and agent support via MCP tools. The interface feels natural after a short learning curve. My only nitpick is the steep start for beginners and occasional Windows tweaks, plus needing extras like Kubernetes for big scales. Docker is a must-have for modern workflows, delivering speed and security reliably.