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lazydocker vs Podman Desktop

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lazydockerPodman Desktop
LanguageGoTypeScript
LicenceMITApache-2.0
Stars53k8.1k
Latestv0.25.2v1.29.3
Last push2026-04-192026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 35 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days47+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Docker Desktop. Alternatives to Docker Desktop →

    PartiallazydockerA terminal UI for containers, images and compose services; it does not install or run the Docker engine.

    Full replacementPodman DesktopContainers, images, pods and a local Kubernetes through Podman, with Docker API compatibility.