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How to Get Docker Desktop Free
Docker Desktop is free for personal use, education, small businesses, and open source projects. Students and open source contributors get full Docker Desktop features at no cost.
Eligibility
- ✓Personal/education use: anyone
- ✓Open source: active OSS project
- ✓Small business: <250 employees & <$10M revenue
- ✓Student: enrolled in educational institution
$60/year
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Verify student status via GitHub Education
- 2
Link your Docker Hub account
- 3
Activate Docker Pro features
FAQ
Is Docker Desktop really free?
Yes, for personal use, education, small businesses (<250 employees), and open source. Only large enterprises need a paid subscription.
What's the difference between Docker Desktop and Docker Engine?
Docker Engine (CLI) is always free on Linux. Docker Desktop adds a GUI, Docker Compose, Kubernetes, and Dev Environments for macOS/Windows.