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Self-Hosting Portainer vs Dockge vs Yacht: Container Management Compared

Three popular container management UIs compared. Portainer for power, Dockge for compose workflows, Yacht for beginners.

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The Contenders


Portainer

The enterprise-grade option. Full container lifecycle management.


Dockge

The compose-focused option. Created by Uptime Kuma's developer.


Yacht

The beginner option. Simple and approachable.


Feature Comparison


Container Management

  • Portainer: Full control, inspect, exec, logs
  • Dockge: Via compose stacks only
  • Yacht: Basic control, template-based

    • Compose Support

  • Portainer: Stacks feature
  • Dockge: Core focus, full editor
  • Yacht: Templates only

    • Multi-Host

  • Portainer: Yes (agents on each host)
  • Dockge: No
  • Yacht: No

    • Kubernetes

  • Portainer: Yes
  • Dockge: No
  • Yacht: No

    • Resource Usage

  • Portainer: ~100 MB RAM
  • Dockge: ~50 MB RAM
  • Yacht: ~80 MB RAM

    • When to Choose What


    Choose Portainer When

  • Managing multiple servers
  • Need Kubernetes support
  • Need RBAC and team management
  • Want the most features

    • Choose Dockge When

  • Docker Compose is your workflow
  • Want a lightweight, focused tool
  • Prefer simplicity over features
  • Single server management

    • Choose Yacht When

  • New to Docker and self-hosting
  • Want template-based deployment
  • Need the simplest possible UI

    • Our Recommendation


    Start with Dockge. Move to Portainer if you outgrow it.


    All three deploy on TinyPod with minimal resources.

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