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Finch vs Lima

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FinchLima
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars4.1k22k
Latestv1.19.0v2.2.1
Last push2026-09-292026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 33 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors4 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 →

    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.

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