1Panel vs Dokploy

Pros and cons

Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where 1Panel and Dokploy differ.

1Panel

Pros

  • One-click installs from the store
  • Files, cron and firewall included
  • Backups to cloud storage
  • Runs directly on the host
  • Open-source licence

Cons

  • Pro features need a licence
  • Panel owns the whole host
  • International app catalog is smaller

Dokploy

Pros

  • Native Docker Compose support
  • One-click open-source templates
  • Automated database backups
  • Multi-server Docker Swarm deploys

Cons

  • Needs ports 80, 443 and 3000
  • SSO and audit logs are paid
  • Pre-1.0 release line

1Panel vs Dokploy: specs side by side

Every spec for both apps in one table. Values in bold are where one app has the edge, and amber ones are worth a second look before you install.

Spec
PriceFree + PaidFree + Paid
LicenceAdvantage: GPL-3.0Custom
Install optionsLinuxDocker + Linux
Web UIYesYes
Architecturex86 + ARMx86 + ARM
Stated minimum1 GB RAM2 GB RAM · 30 GB
ContainersNoneRuns locally3Plus Postgres, Traefik
DatabaseSQLitePostgreSQL
RuntimeGoNode.js

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