Nautilus
Coming February 2026

Docker GUI for Mac
Docker Desktop Alternative

Nautilus is the best Docker GUI and Kubernetes GUI for macOS. A lightweight Docker Desktop alternative that uses ~200MB instead of 2GB+. Built with SwiftUI for a native Mac experience. Manage containers, Docker Compose, and K8s clusters.

14-day free trial when we launch. No credit card required.

Native Performance

~200MB memory vs 2GB+ for Electron apps

Unified Workflow

Docker, Compose, and K8s in one interface

Security Built-In

Integrated CVE scanning for all images

Developer-First

Powerful features without complexity

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. Know your images are secure before they run.

  • CVE detection across layers
  • CVSS scoring
  • Fix recommendations

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

Why Nautilus?

Built from the ground up for macOS developers

100%
Native SwiftUI

True Mac experience

~200MB
Memory Footprint

Lightweight and efficient

3-in-1
Unified Platform

Docker, Compose, K8s

1-Click
Security Scanning

Trivy powered

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