Garden vs Rancher
| Garden | Rancher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | — |
| Local Kubernetes | Yes | — |
| Compose workflows | Yes | — |
| Resource controls | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Container Development Environments. On Inferse, Rancher scores higher on our published basis.