# Contained for Mac

> A Mac interface for Apple's container tool.

Contained puts Apple's container CLI behind a SwiftUI window for running, editing and inspecting containers, images, volumes, networks and registries. It previews the exact command before running it and can import Compose files into editable forms.

## Facts

- Price: Free
- Developer: tdeverx
- Category: Developer Tools
- Website: https://github.com/tdeverx/contained-app
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/contained/

## Questions

### Is Contained free?

Yes. Contained is free to download and use.

### Where can I download Contained for Mac?

Download Contained from the developer's website (github.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### What are good alternatives to Contained?

Other developer tools apps for Mac worth a look are OrbStack (free + pro), Zed (open source), Ghostty (open source) and Warp (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Developer Tools

- [OrbStack](https://macworthy.com/apps/orbstack/): Docker and Linux machines, light as a feather. (Free + Pro)
- [Zed](https://macworthy.com/apps/zed/): A code editor that runs at the speed of thought. (Open source)
- [Ghostty](https://macworthy.com/apps/ghostty/): A fast, feature-rich, truly native terminal. (Open source)
- [Warp](https://macworthy.com/apps/warp/): The terminal, reimagined around blocks and agents. (Free + Pro)
- [iTerm2](https://macworthy.com/apps/iterm2/): The terminal that taught macOS new tricks. (Open source)
- [Nova](https://macworthy.com/apps/nova/): Panic's beautiful, extensible code editor. (Subscription)
- [Tower](https://macworthy.com/apps/tower/): Git, with an undo button. (Subscription)
- [Fork](https://macworthy.com/apps/fork/): A fast, friendly Git client. (One-time purchase)

Tags: containers, docker alternative, apple silicon