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Laravel Sail

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Laravel Sail: A focused, open-source Compose environment for building and testing Laravel applications locally. Ranked #29 of 40 in Container Development Environments by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for laravel application development.

6.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.3 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Laravel application development
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Compose-based environment covers Laravel and supporting services
- Broad local tooling for databases, search, storage, email, and testing
- Open source with macOS, Linux, and Windows via WSL2 support
Where it doesn't
- Windows development requires WSL2
- Docker and Docker Compose are central to the workflow
- Focused on Laravel rather than general-purpose container development

Our verdict on Laravel Sail

Laravel Sail is an open-source command-line interface for Laravel’s default Docker development environment. It provides a project-level Docker Compose file and Sail script for running Laravel applications and their supporting services in containers. The intended audience is Laravel developers who want a local environment with minimal Docker experience. Sail supports macOS, Linux, and Windows through WSL2, and includes commands for managing application containers and running common Laravel development tasks.

Its strongest advantage is the breadth of services available within a Laravel-focused setup. Developers can run PHP, Composer, Artisan, Node, NPM, and Yarn commands, while database options include MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Valkey. Local search is covered through Meilisearch and Typesense, and RustFS provides S3-compatible local file storage. Mailpit intercepts local email and offers browser previews. Automated testing with Pest or PHPUnit, browser testing with Laravel Dusk and Selenium, and interactive container or root shell access round out the workflow. This makes Sail a practical fit for applications that need more than PHP and a single database.

Sail also fits teams that want their local environment expressed through Docker Compose and managed through a Laravel-oriented CLI. Its open-source model keeps the tool centered on project-level development rather than hosted services or commercial plan tiers. The trade-off is that the workflow remains closely tied to Docker, Compose, and Laravel conventions. Windows support runs through WSL2, adding another platform requirement. Choose Sail when Laravel is the center of development and local services, testing, and email inspection matter. Choose a broader container workflow when the project is not Laravel-focused or when Docker-based development is not appropriate.

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Laravel Sail pricing

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

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Laravel Sail fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Desktop platforms	macOS, Linux, Windows via WSL2
Local Kubernetes	Not verified
Compose workflows	Yes
Cluster mode	Not verified
IDE integration	Yes
Resource controls	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS, Linux, Windows
Support	Docs
Integrations	10 integrations: Docker, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Valkey, Meilisearch …
Pricing	Open source
Website	laravel.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Laravel Sail integrations

Laravel Sail lists 10 integrations on its own site.

Docker
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Valkey
Meilisearch
Typesense
RustFS
Mailpit
Selenium

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