Compare the Top Operating Systems that integrate with Docker as of October 2026

This a list of Operating Systems that integrate with Docker. Use the filters on the left to add additional filters for products that have integrations with Docker. View the products that work with Docker in the table below.

What are Operating Systems for Docker?

Operating systems are foundational software that manage computer hardware, software resources, and provide services for applications and users. They handle critical functions such as process scheduling, memory management, device control, file systems, and security. Operating systems provide a user interface—either graphical (GUI) or command-line—that allows individuals to interact with the machine. They also offer APIs and system calls that enable developers to build and run applications consistently across devices. From personal computers to servers, mobile devices, and embedded systems, operating systems are essential for ensuring stability, efficiency, and usability in modern computing environments. Compare and read user reviews of the best Operating Systems for Docker currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    MocaccinoOS

    MocaccinoOS

    MocaccinoOS

    MocaccinoOS is a modern minimal Linux meta-distribution designed to provide a lightweight, modular, and container-driven operating system experience for cloud, desktop, server, and embedded environments. Built around the Luet package manager, MocaccinoOS emphasizes static package management, layered system architecture, recoverability, and simplified upgrades. The distribution is available in two primary variants: Mocaccino Micro, a musl-based Linux From Scratch system optimized for cloud and container use cases, and Mocaccino Desktop, a Gentoo-based desktop-focused distribution derived from the former Sabayon branch. MocaccinoOS uses container-based package delivery and versioned root filesystem layers to simplify system maintenance, package management, and upgrades while allowing users to customize and extend their systems efficiently.
    Starting Price: Free
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    AnduinOS

    AnduinOS

    AnduinOS

    AnduinOS is a custom Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed to provide a familiar, easy-to-use experience for users transitioning from other operating systems, particularly those accustomed to Windows. It offers a lightweight and efficient system with a relatively small installation image, allowing for quick setup and immediate usability without complex configuration. It features a GNOME-based desktop environment with a clean and intuitive interface that aligns with common user habits, reducing the learning curve and enabling fast adoption. Built on the Ubuntu ecosystem, AnduinOS is compatible with most Ubuntu packages, giving users access to a wide range of applications and tools while maintaining stability and flexibility. It emphasizes privacy and security by avoiding tracking, profiling, or data collection, ensuring that users remain anonymous within the system.
    Starting Price: Free
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    VxWorks

    VxWorks

    Wind River

    The World’s Leading Real-Time Operating System for the Intelligent Edge For nearly 35 years, VxWorks has been used to ensure the security, safety, and reliability you need to design and build mission-critical embedded systems that simply must work. VxWorks® is the industry’s most trusted and widely deployed real-time operating system (RTOS) for mission-critical embedded systems that must be secure and safe. It delivers a proven, real-time, and deterministic runtime combined with a modern approach to development. Regardless of industry or device type, companies building intelligent edge systems rely on the VxWorks pedigree of security, safety, high performance, and reliability. VxWorks is a deterministic, priority-based preemptive RTOS with low latency and minimal jitter. It is built on an upgradable, future-proof architecture to help you rapidly respond to changing market requirements and technology advancements.
    Starting Price: $18,500 / seat
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    Kali Linux
    Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering. You can take any Linux and install pentesting tools on it, but you have to set the tools up manually and configure them. Kali is optimized to reduce the amount of work, so a professional can just sit down and go. A version of Kali is always close to you, no matter where you need it. Mobile devices, Docker, ARM, Amazon Web Services, Windows Subsystem for Linux, Virtual Machine, bare metal, and others are all available. With the use of metapackages, optimized for the specific tasks of a security professional, and a highly accessible and well documented ISO customization process, it's always easy to generate an optimized version of Kali for your specific needs. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a novice, our documentation will have all the information you will need to know.
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    Rocky Linux

    Rocky Linux

    Ctrl IQ, Inc.

    CIQ empowers people to do amazing things by providing innovative and stable software infrastructure solutions for all computing needs. From the base operating system, through containers, orchestration, provisioning, computing, and cloud applications, CIQ works with every part of the technology stack to drive solutions for customers and communities with stable, scalable, secure production environments. CIQ is the founding support and services partner of Rocky Linux, and the creator of the next generation federated computing stack. - Rocky Linux, open, Secure Enterprise Linux - Apptainer, application Containers for High Performance Computing - Warewulf, cluster Management and Operating System Provisioning - HPC2.0, the Next Generation of High Performance Computing, a Cloud Native Federated Computing Platform - Traditional HPC, turnkey computing stack for traditional HPC
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