Podman vs PureRef

Podman

Description: Podman is an open source container engine that is designed to be an alternative to Docker. It allows users to run OCI-compliant Linux containers and build container images without relying on a daemon process like Docker does.

Type: software

Pricing: Open Source

PureRef

Description: PureRef is a free, lightweight application for Windows that helps artists and designers quickly view visual references without cluttering their workspace. It's useful for keeping photos, drawings, webpages, etc. easily accessible while working on graphics, illustrations, presentations, documents, and more.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

Podman Features

• Rootless containers - containers can run without root privileges for improved security
• Pod support - containers can be grouped into pods
• Seccomp support - restricts container system calls for hardening
• Bind mounts - bind mounts directories/files from host into container
• Network namespace support - each pod gets its own network namespace
• Image management - build, pull, push images to registries
• Remote clients - control Podman engines remotely
• Rootless SSH - access containers without being root

PureRef Features

• Tabbed interface to organize references
• Resizable panels
• Zoom and pan images
• Minimal UI
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Search references
• Fullscreen mode
• Portable app
• Dark mode

Podman

• Open Source

PureRef

• Free