Alternatives to Yacht

Web interface for managing Docker containers with templates and one-click deployments. Alpha, barely maintained. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Yacht.

  • Portainer

    Web interface for deploying and managing Docker and Kubernetes workloads.

    FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsLinuxWebSelf-hosted

    Portainer manages Docker, Swarm and Kubernetes across several hosts from one web console and deploys Compose stacks, though role-based access control and some fleet features need the paid Business Edition.

  • Arcane

    Modern web interface for managing Docker hosts and Compose stacks.

    FreeOpen sourceWebSelf-hosted

    Arcane is a free, open-source web interface built specifically for Docker hosts and Compose stacks, but as a young project its features and configuration keys still change between releases.

  • Dockhand

    Docker management app with real-time container control and Compose stack support.

    FreemiumProprietaryWebSelf-hosted

    Dockhand offers real-time container control and Compose stack support with a free homelab tier, but it is not open source and business features require a paid plan.

  • Komodo

    Build and deploy software across multiple servers from one management application.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hosted

    Komodo is an open-source GPL-3.0 application that builds and deploys software across multiple servers, adding deployment workflows beyond Yacht's single-host template dashboard.

  • Cockpit Podman

    A plugin for the Cockpit web console that manages Podman containers from a browser.

    FreeOpen sourceLinuxWebSelf-hosted

    Cockpit Podman gives a browser interface for containers inside the Cockpit web console, but it manages Podman only rather than Docker and requires Cockpit on the server.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.