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Docker Desktop vs Docker4Drupal
Both stand on container development environments. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Docker Desktop combines core container tools, local Kubernetes, and debugging in a desktop product. Companies exceeding the listed size or revenue thresholds need a paid subscription for commercial use.
Visit Docker Desktop Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Docker4Drupal if you want a free local Drupal environment with a configurable Compose stack and support for an existing codebase. It is intended for local development; users seeking deployment on their own server are directed to Wodby’s Drupal stack.
Visit Docker4DrupalThe facts
| Docker Desktop | Docker4Drupal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Docker Pro: $9 per user a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | docker.com | github.com |
| On container development environments | #8 of 40 | #12 of 40 |
Docker Desktop: what it does well
- Bundles Engine, CLI, Compose, Build, and Kubernetes.
- Manage containerized apps locally with built-in Kubernetes.
- Debug tools include support for slim containers.
- Extensions add third-party development tools.
- Docker Personal is free.
What to know first
- Some commercial use requires a paid subscription.
- Docker Pro is $9 per user per month annually.
- Business security controls are part of the Business plan.
Docker4Drupal: what it does well
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Use bundled vanilla Drupal or mount an existing codebase.
- Lists Drupal CMS 2 and vanilla Drupal 11 and 10 images.
- Includes a broad stack of web, database, cache, and search services.
- Mailpit catches outbound email by default.
What to know first
- Docker is required to run the local environment.
- Linux users also need Docker Compose.
- The project is intended for local development.
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