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lazydocker vs Rancher Desktop

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lazydockerRancher Desktop
LanguageGoTypeScript
LicenceMITApache-2.0
Stars53k7.4k
Latestv0.25.2v1.24.0
Last push2026-04-192026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 35 days between releasesabout 19 days between releases
Active contributors0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days7+ 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 replacementRancher DesktopContainers and Kubernetes on the desktop, with containerd or dockerd underneath.