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The Showdown

Docker Desktopvsdocker-on-wsl2

Why pay monthly fees for Docker Desktop when you can self-host docker-on-wsl2 for free? Let's look at the facts.

Docker Desktop

The Expensive Option

  • Closed Source (Black box)
  • Expensive monthly fees per user
  • Data stored on their servers
WINNER

docker-on-wsl2

The Freedom Choice

  • 100% Open Source Code
  • Free forever (Self-hosted)
  • You own your data completely
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Calculate Your "SaaS Tax"

SaaS pricing is designed to scale with your success. See how much wealth transfers from your bank account to Docker Desktop's shareholders.

10 people
150100200+
$

*Estimated standard pricing for Docker Desktop. Adjust if needed.

Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
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Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.

Detailed Breakdown

0
Paid for large enterprises
Free for all users
1
High RAM/CPU consumption
Minimal WSL2 overhead
2
Full Dashboard
CLI only