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Colima vs Finch

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ColimaFinch
LanguageGoGo
LicenceMITApache-2.0
Stars31k4.1k
Latestv0.10.3v1.19.0
Last push2026-10-022026-09-29
Release cadenceabout 56 days between releasesabout 33 days between releases
Active contributors8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Docker Desktop. Alternatives to Docker Desktop →

    PartialColimaRuns a container runtime and an optional Kubernetes from the command line, with no GUI.

    PartialFinchA command-line client built on containerd, nerdctl and BuildKit, with the virtual machine managed for you on macOS and Windows, without a GUI or Kubernetes.