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Docker provides secure containers, sandboxes, and governance for building, sharing, and running AI agents and applications.
- for
- Developers and teams needing isolated, auditable container runtimes.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key features
- Docker Sandboxes — MicroVM isolation with locked-down network and filesystem for each agent session.
- Docker AI Governance — Console for policy enforcement, identity-bound audit logs and zero per-machine setup.
- Docker Hardened Images — Minimal, signed images with SLSA Level 3 provenance and continuous patching.
- Docker Desktop — Full dev loop with Engine, Kubernetes, Compose and GUI on local machines.
- Docker Build Cloud — Cloud-based build service with free trial minutes for CI/CD pipelines.
- Testcontainers Cloud — Runtime environment for container-based tests with allocated minutes per plan.
Use cases
- Run autonomous AI agents on a laptop and scale to cloud sandboxes with one command.
- Enforce security policies and audit logs for container workloads in regulated environments.
- Use hardened images to reduce CVE exposure for production services.
- Collaborate on containerized applications with shared Docker Hub repositories and role-based access.
Docker pricing
- Personal$01 user · Docker Desktop & Engine · 100 Docker Hub pulls/hr · 1 private repo
- Pro$11/user/monthDocker Build Cloud · Testcontainers Cloud · Unlimited Hub pulls · 5 business day support
- Team$16/user/monthBulk user add · Audit logs · Role-based Hub access · 500 build minutes
- Business$24/user/monthHardened Desktop · SSO & SCIM · Enhanced isolation · 1,500 build minutes
Docker vs alternatives
 Docker |  Podman |  Kubernetes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Secure sandboxes for AI agents | Daemonless container engine | Container orchestration |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — |
- Docker vs Podman: Podman is an open-source, daemonless container engine without Docker’s integrated governance console.
- Docker vs Kubernetes: Kubernetes orchestrates containers at scale but does not provide the built-in sandbox and AI governance features of Docker.
Docker FAQ
What is included in Docker Personal?+
Docker Desktop, Engine, Kubernetes, Docker Hub access, 1 private repo and 100 Hub pulls per hour.
How does Docker AI Governance enforce policies?+
It provides a console where policies are evaluated, identity-bound audit logs are recorded and images are signed at runtime.
Are Docker Hardened Images free?+
Yes, hardened minimal images are free for all developers, with near-zero CVEs and full SBOMs.
Can I scale from local to cloud with Docker?+
Yes, you can start an agent on your laptop and move to Cloud Sandboxes with the same command and isolation guarantees.
What support levels are available for paid plans?+
Pro gets 5-day response, Team 2-day, Business 1-day support, all with 24×5 availability.
Summarized by DevHunt from docker.com · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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