Container Desktop vs Skaffold
| Container Desktop | Skaffold | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Desktop platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Local Kubernetes | No | Yes |
| Compose workflows | No | Yes |
| IDE integration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Development Environments. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Container Desktop scores higher on our published basis.