Podman is gaining traction as a rootless alternative to Docker, offering compliance with Open Container Initiative (OCI) standards and addressing some of Docker's limitations, such as the need for root access. While Podman's command-line interface is compatible with Docker's, its architecture eliminates the necessity for a long-lived daemon, enhancing security by reducing root privilege risks. Additionally, Podman introduces the concept of "pods" for container organization, reminiscent of Kubernetes, and supports exporting these configurations to Kubernetes-compatible YAML files, easing the transition to Kubernetes. However, Podman lacks a direct alternative to docker-compose, although a podman-compose project is in development. Despite its limitations, Podman is becoming increasingly appealing, especially as Docker's recent changes to its terms of service and the deprecation of Docker support in Kubernetes prompt users to consider alternatives. Although Podman is primarily supported on Linux, it can be used on macOS and Windows through a Linux virtual machine. With Red Hat adopting Podman as the default container runtime for its enterprise Linux, its adoption may increase, particularly as developers seek solutions that align with open standards and offer cost-effective alternatives to Docker's subscription plans.