Podman

Podman is an open-source containerization tool that is compatible with Docker and provides a Docker-compatible command-line interface. It is known for its rootless containers, which enhance security, and is a quality Docker alternative. Podman's command line interface is designed to be familiar to Docker users to better develop their applications. As far as I know, you can use Podman to build, run, and manage containers using the same scripts as in an actual Docker.

One of the standout features of Podman is its support for rootless containers. You are allowed to run virtual environments without waiting for root privileges and can also keep your device well-secured from the server system. Podman is based on Open Container Initiative (OCI) standards, making it compatible with other OCI-compliant tools and runtimes.

When using Podman, my impression is that it is integrated with the system, allowing you to create and manage containers as a system service. If you run long scripts, it's useful to manage all those containers. Podman provides powerful network and volume management capabilities for containers, including support for custom networks, bridged networks, and various volume types.

Podman can build container images directly from Docker files or existing Docker images, making it easy to work with container images. Therefore, when using Podman it will docker alternatives for mac and docker alternatives for windows.

So, Podman is a flexible tool suitable for many containerization tasks, and its focus on security and compatibility with Docker makes it an attractive container Docker alternative. Especially for those who need advanced security features and are moving from Docker to another containerization solution.

Features:

• Create and manage containers, switch from Docker to Podman easily.
• Supports container groups.

Pros:

• Podman runs containers without root, making it more secure than Docker.
• Podman, thanks to its Pods feature, is a good starting point for Kubernetes.
• The syntax helps Docker users easily migrate to Podman.

Cons:

• Podman is not yet the ultimate solution for container management and requires additional accompanying tools to achieve full functionality.
• Podman still has many features behind Docker in terms of online support.

Founded: 2018

Headquarters: United States

Website: https://podman.io/