Zenithal
Available Now — Free tier

Docker Desktop Alternative for macOS

Manage Docker on macOS
without Docker Desktop

Native Docker and Kubernetes GUI that uses ~200MB instead of 2GB+. Built with SwiftUI, not Electron. Containers, Compose, and K8s clusters — all in one app.

Free tier included. No credit card required. · 501+ downloads

Native Performance

~200MB memory vs 2GB+ for Electron apps

Unified Workflow

Docker, Compose, and K8s in one interface

Security Built-In

CVE scanning with built-in remediation

Developer-First

Powerful features without complexity

See It in Action

Features no other Docker GUI has

Design multi-service stacks visually — deploy from 65+ templates or build your own without writing YAML.

Zenithal Compose project deployment configuration with port mapping and environment variables

Everything You Need

Comprehensive container management from development to production

Container Dashboard

Real-time container management with intelligent grouping. One-click Start/Stop/Restart, built-in terminal, and performance profiling.

  • Live status with health indicators
  • Container file browser
  • Quick-launch cards

Docker Compose Orchestration

Visual Compose project management with deployment tracking. Pre-deployment validation catches issues before they happen.

  • Port conflict detection
  • Background deployments
  • Version history & rollback

Kubernetes Integration

Full K8s cluster management without leaving your Mac. Bridge the gap between local Docker development and production Kubernetes.

  • Smart Compose to K8s migration
  • Auto Secrets & ConfigMaps
  • Bulk resource cleanup

Security Scanning

Built-in vulnerability scanning powered by Trivy and Grype. Detect, remediate, and export fixes — all from one view.

  • CVE detection with CVSS scoring
  • 1-click container remediation
  • Dockerfile fix export

Smart Logging

Unified log viewer with intelligent aggregation. Debug faster with correlated logs from all sources.

  • Multi-source logging
  • Advanced filtering
  • Export capabilities

Resource Monitoring

Real-time resource usage visualization. Optimize resources and catch issues before they impact performance.

  • CPU & memory trends
  • Network & Block I/O
  • Historical charts

Zenithal vs Docker Desktop

An honest comparison — including where Docker Desktop wins

Memory Usage
Zenithal
~200MB
Docker Desktop
2GB+
UI Framework
Zenithal
Native SwiftUI
Docker Desktop
Electron
Price (Pro)
Zenithal
$7/mo
Docker Desktop
$9/user/mo
Visual Compose Builder
Zenithal
Yes
Docker Desktop
No
Kubernetes Management
Zenithal
Full GUI
Docker Desktop
Enable/disable only
Security Scanning
Zenithal
Built-in (Trivy & Grype)
Docker Desktop
Docker Scout (separate)
Cold Startup
Zenithal
~15s (Lima VM)
Docker Desktop
~5s

Cold startup depends on Lima VM boot. Subsequent launches are near-instant.

Why Zenithal?

Built from the ground up for macOS developers

~200MB
No Electron Bloat

Instant UI response — native SwiftUI, not a web wrapper

3-in-1
One App, Zero Switching

Stop juggling Docker Desktop, kubectl, and Lens

1-Click
CVEs Before Production

Find and fix vulnerabilities with built-in Trivy & Grype scanning

Visual
Compose Builder

Design multi-container stacks visually — no YAML required

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free, upgrade when you need Pro features

Free

Developer Essentials

$0 forever

  • Full container management
  • Run Compose (2 projects, 5 services)
  • Image, volume & network management
  • Basic resource monitoring
  • 1 registry, 10 templates

Pro

Popular

Professional Developer

$7 /month

or $70/year ($5.83/mo — save 17%)

Subscribe to Pro
  • Everything in Free
  • Compose Builder & Intelligence
  • Security scanning (Trivy & Grype)
  • Kubernetes management
  • 10 registries, 65+ templates
  • VS Code integration

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Ready to Try Zenithal?

Download now and start managing Docker containers with a native Mac app. Free tier included — no credit card required.