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Docker4Drupal

Free#31 of 40 in Container Development Environments

Docker4Drupal: A focused, free Drupal stack for developers working with Docker Compose. Ranked #31 of 40 in Container Development Environments by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for drupal developers using Docker Compose.

6.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Drupal developers using Docker Compose
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Local Kubernetes
No
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Bundled vanilla Drupal and Drupal CMS images
- Supports MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Solr, and Varnish
- Includes routing, Xdebug, and persistent database storage
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Drupal rather than general container development
- Docker Compose is central to its local workflow
- Does not provide local Kubernetes

Our verdict on Docker4Drupal

Docker4Drupal is an open-source, preconfigured Docker Compose environment for local Drupal development. It is designed for developers who want to run bundled vanilla Drupal or Drupal CMS images, or mount and run their own Drupal codebase. The stack supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, making it suitable for Drupal projects developed across those desktop platforms. Its focus is practical local setup: web servers, PHP, databases, routing, debugging, and storage are brought together in a Drupal-oriented container environment.

Its strongest area is the depth of its Drupal stack and related services. Developers can choose MariaDB or PostgreSQL, add Redis, Solr, and Varnish, and use Traefik-based domain routing for local projects. Xdebug configuration supports PHP debugging, while persistent volumes and bind mounts keep database data available across the development workflow. The ecosystem fit is centered on Docker and Docker Compose, with integrations for MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Solr, Varnish, Traefik, Mutagen, and PHPStorm. That combination makes it a good match for Drupal teams whose local environments need more than a basic PHP and database setup.

Docker4Drupal is free and open source, with no paid plan structure to compare. It is a focused choice rather than a broad container development platform: the published capabilities are organized around Drupal and its common supporting services. Developers can configure domains, database options, multiple projects, debugging, and persistent storage, but the workflow remains Compose-based and does not include local Kubernetes. Pick it when Drupal is the primary development target and Docker Compose fits the team’s workflow. Choose another environment when the priority is a general-purpose container platform or local Kubernetes support.

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Docker4Drupal pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Docker4Drupal fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Desktop platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows
Local Kubernetes	No
Compose workflows	Yes
Cluster mode	Not verified
IDE integration	Yes
Resource controls	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux, macOS, Windows
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	10 integrations: Docker, Docker Compose, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Solr …
Pricing	Free plan
Website	github.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Docker4Drupal integrations

Docker4Drupal lists 10 integrations on its own site.

Docker
Docker Compose
MariaDB
PostgreSQL
Redis
Solr
Varnish
Traefik
Mutagen
PHPStorm

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