Portainer Alternatives

Apps similar to Portainer include Docker, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Arcane - Docker Management UI, Coolify, Cockpit Project and CapRover. You're spoiled for choice with Docker Managers like Portainer: we list more than 25 alternatives for self-hosting, Linux, Mac, Windows and the web.

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  1. Cycle.io icon
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    Cycle is the leading LowOps platform built to simplify containers, standardize infrastructure, and automate DevOps. Deploy to your own infrastructure whether it's in the cloud, on-prem, or a mixture of both. The power of Kubernetes, without Kubernetes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  2. Dockhand icon
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    Dockhand is a modern, efficient Docker management application providing real-time container management, Compose stack orchestration, and multi-environment support. All in a lightweight, secure and privacy-focused package.

    34 Dockhand alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  3. Yacht icon
     7 likes

    A web interface for managing docker containers with an emphasis on templating to provide 1 click deployments. Yacht is a flask based container management UI with a focus on templates and 1-click deployments.

    25 Yacht alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. Komo.do icon
     4 likes

    A tool to build and deploy software on many servers.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  5. Building and maintaining community images We are a group of like minded enthusiasts from across the world who build and maintain the largest collection of Docker images on the web, and at our core are the principles behind Free and Open Source Softwa.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  6. Dokemon icon
     10 likes

    Docker Container Management GUI.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. WhaleDeck icon
     1 like

    WhaleDeck is your all-in-one Docker environment manager. Reduce complexity and stay productive with a visual dashboard that centralizes performance metrics, container logs, and actions across multiple servers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8.  2 likes

    Cruise is a powerful, intuitive, and fully-featured TUI (Terminal User Interface) for interacting with Docker. Built with Go and Bubbletea, it offers a visually rich, keyboard-first experience for managing containers, images, volumes, networks, logs and more — all from your terminal.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Docker
    • Go (Programming Language)
    • Linux
    • Homebrew
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  9. SSM blends the automation powerhouse of Ansible with the portable setup of Docker in a clean and engaging interface.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  10. Dockman icon
     2 likes

    A Docker management tool for users who want unfiltered access to their Docker Compose files.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  11.  1 like

    Isaiah is a self-hostable service that enables you to manage all your Docker resources on a remote server. It is an attempt at recreating the Lazydocker command-line application from scratch, while making it available as a web application without compromising on the features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  12. DockStation icon
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    DockStation is a developer-centric application for managing projects based on Docker. Instead of lots of CLI commands you can monitor, configure, and manage services and containers while using just a GUI.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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