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Docker ComposeProcess Compose
Free

Free to use.

 Free

Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Command line Windows, Command line
  • Whole stack described in one readable file
  • Starts and stops multiple containers together
  • Single binary with no dependencies
  • Dependencies, startup order and restart policies
  • Needs Docker installed to run
  • Aimed at single hosts rather than clusters
  • Manages local processes only, not containers
  • Configuration is YAML with its own schema to learn
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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