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Colima vs Lima

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ColimaLima
LanguageGoGo
LicenceMITApache-2.0
Stars31k22k
Latestv0.10.3v2.2.1
Last push2026-10-022026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 56 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days33+ 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.

    PartialLimaLinux VMs running containerd or Docker, driven from the command line, with no GUI.

  • Both replace OrbStack. Alternatives to OrbStack →

    PartialColimaRuns Docker and Kubernetes in a Lima VM on macOS, from the command line.

    PartialLimaLinux VMs for containers on macOS, from the command line.