Docking on Linux arm

Would linux on Arm be a good option for self hosting a few docker containers (mainly small mysql databases during dev/proof of concept)?

I'm thinking that low power requirements of arm would be a good fit for keeping an always on system relatively cheap.

If so, what's distributions would you recommend?

What mini pc or hardware should I look at purchasing? Something equivalent to an intel nuc, but for arm, perhaps?

I did initially think of an apple silicon mac mini but, as I understand it, the Linux subsystem would be used via macos host anyway. So I assumed Linux host might be better, cutting out the middleman.

Thoughts?