Audience
Developers and engineering teams seeking reproducible, infrastructure-independent development environments that work across local machines, cloud providers, and Kubernetes
About DevPod
DevPod is an open source tool for creating and managing reproducible developer environments as code without a heavyweight server-side setup. It uses the open devcontainer.json standard to define each workspace, so projects can carry their development environment with them and deliver a consistent experience across teams. Workspaces run in separate containers and can be created on a local laptop, a reachable remote machine, a Kubernetes cluster, or public and private cloud infrastructure through DevPod providers. Developers can switch between local and cloud-powered environments while managing every workspace in the same way. DevPod is client-only and available as both a desktop application and a programmable CLI, with no backend service required. It works with public and private Git repositories, supports any programming language, and can automatically analyze projects and create a best-estimate environment when no devcontainer configuration is present.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.
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United States
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
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Training
Documentation
Webinars
Videos
Support
Online
DevPod Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does DevPod work with?
DevPod works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does DevPod support in their product?
DevPod supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does DevPod offer?
DevPod offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does DevPod integrate with?
DevPod integrates with: C++, Git, Go, IntelliJ IDEA, Java, JSON, Kubernetes, .NET, Node.js, PHP, Python, Rust, and Visual Studio Code.
Q: What type of training does DevPod provide?
DevPod provides training in the form of documentation, webinars, and videos.
Q: How much does DevPod cost?
Pricing for DevPod starts at Free.
