Docker is recommended for most users. Bare metal gives you more control.
Docker
Recommended — one command to get running
Bare Metal
Run directly with Node.js — more control
Docker runs Mission Control inside an isolated container. You don’t need to manage Node.js versions or dependencies — everything is bundled. It’s the recommended choice for most users.
Bare metal runs Mission Control directly with Node.js on your machine. Choose this if you want to read or modify the source code, or if you prefer not to use Docker.