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Docker Compose
What Docker Compose is
Docker Compose is a Docker product included with Docker subscription plans. It supports Compose workflows on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with IDE integration and resource controls among its listed capabilities. Docker Compose is available through four listed tiers: Personal, Pro, Team, and Business. Personal is free, billed monthly. Pro costs $9 a month, billed annually; Team costs $15 a month, billed annually; and Business costs $24 a month, billed annually. Paid access starts at $9/user/mo billed annually. The product is offered as part of the Docker subscription, rather than as a separately priced Compose plan. The listed platform support covers desktop systems across Linux, macOS, and Windows. Local Kubernetes is not included, which may matter to buyers looking for that capability alongside Compose workflows. Docker is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.
Who it suits
Docker Compose suits individuals and teams who need Compose workflows on Linux, macOS, or Windows, with IDE integration and resource controls. The free Personal tier may suit users who want Docker Compose within a free Docker subscription, while paid tiers offer additional subscription choices.
What it does well
- Supports Compose workflows.
- Available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Includes IDE integration.
- Includes resource controls.
- Has a free Personal plan.
What to know first
- Local Kubernetes is not included.
- Paid plans are billed annually.
- Docker Compose is included in a Docker subscription.
Limits
Personal is the free tier. Paid plans start at $9/user/mo billed annually; the listed Pro, Team, and Business prices are 9.00 USD, 15.00 USD, and $24 a month, each billed annually.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Personal | billed monthly · Docker Compose included in the Docker subscription | Free |
| Pro | billed annually · Docker Compose included in the Docker subscription | $9 a month |
| Team | billed annually · Docker Compose included in the Docker subscription | $15 a month |
| Business | billed annually · Docker Compose included in the Docker subscription | $24 a month |
As docker.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Docker Compose website.
- Choose a Docker subscription plan: Personal, Pro, Team, or Business.
- Use Docker Compose on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Verdict
Choose Docker Compose if you need Compose workflows across Linux, macOS, or Windows and want IDE integration and resource controls. The free Personal tier provides a no-cost starting option, with paid plans beginning at $9/user/mo billed annually. Look elsewhere if local Kubernetes is a requirement.
Questions
Is Docker Compose free?
Yes. The Personal plan is listed as free, billed monthly.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Pro is $9 a month, Team is $15 a month, and Business is $24 a month. Each is billed annually; paid access starts at $9/user/mo.
Which platforms does Docker Compose support?
The listed platforms are Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Does Docker Compose include IDE integration and resource controls?
Yes. Both IDE integration and resource controls are listed capabilities.
Does it include local Kubernetes?
No. Local Kubernetes is listed as unavailable.
Is Docker Compose a separate plan?
Docker Compose is included in the Docker subscription plans: Personal, Pro, Team, and Business.
Facts from Docker Compose's own pages
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California, United States · docker.com, 7 Oct 2026
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