Comparison
compose vs lastbackend
Verdict
Pick compose if a tool for defining and orchestrating multi-container applications with Docker using Compose files; pick lastbackend if lastbackend is a comprehensive management system for containerized apps designed to streamline CI/CD and orchestration with Kubernetes.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 18, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | compose | lastbackend |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1119d since push) As of Aug 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Aug 11, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | Published findings As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- compose
- Define and run multi-container applications with Docker
- lastbackend
- System for containerized apps management from build to scaling
Stars
- compose
- 38k
- lastbackend
- 1.7k
Forks
- compose
- 5.8k
- lastbackend
- 113
Open issues
- compose
- 107
- lastbackend
- 9
Language
- compose
- Go
- lastbackend
- Go
Adopt for
- compose
- A tool for defining and orchestrating multi-container applications with Docker using Compose files.
- lastbackend
- lastbackend is a comprehensive management system for containerized apps designed to streamline CI/CD and orchestration with Kubernetes.
Persona
- compose
- -
- lastbackend
- -
Runtime
- compose
- -
- lastbackend
- -
License
- compose
- Apache-2.0
- lastbackend
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- compose
- Sep 17, 2026
- lastbackend
- Jul 19, 2023
Categories
- compose
- Developer Tools
- lastbackend
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- compose
- Very active (96%)
- lastbackend
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- compose
- 0d
- lastbackend
- 1119d
Open issues (now)
- compose
- 107
- lastbackend
- 9
Stars delta
- compose
- +139 (30d)
- lastbackend
- Unknown
Open issues delta
- compose
- +2 (30d)
- lastbackend
- Unknown
OSV dependency advisories
- compose
- Published findings
- lastbackend
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- compose
- Trust report
- lastbackend
- Trust report
Choose compose if…
- Tags unique to compose: containerization, docker-compose, orchestration.
- compose ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- When your project involves running multiple connected services or microservices, as Docker Compose streamlines the orchestration of these with Docker.
When NOT to use compose
- When your application orchestration needs extend beyond basic services definition and coordination provided by Compose files.
- If you are specifically targeting a legacy setup or need tools that were historically paired with Docker Swarm, as some recent enhancements may lack full compatibility.
- For users who require advanced orchestration features like horizontal scaling, service discovery, or load balancing outside of the capabilities offered by simple docker compose setups.
Choose lastbackend if…
- Pricing: The repository does not provide pricing information..
- Tags unique to lastbackend: cloud services, container-management, continuous-delivery, continuous-integration.
- - When your development team requires a robust solution for managing the lifecycle of containerized applications, from initial build phases through scaling processes
When NOT to use lastbackend
- - Should you need support or tools primarily built around programming languages other than Go as lastbackend is coded in Go and focuses on this ecosystem
- - In scenarios where complete control over the Kubernetes orchestration layer outside of a predefined management scope is necessary, as this tool has its own framework for managing Kubernetes
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (docker/compose) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- GitHub forks (docker/compose) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Last push (docker/compose) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (lastbackend/lastbackend) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (lastbackend/lastbackend) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Last push (lastbackend/lastbackend) · observed Jul 19, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Aug 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: compose 38k · lastbackend 1.7k (synced Sep 18, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between compose and lastbackend?
- compose: Define and run multi-container applications with Docker. lastbackend: System for containerized apps management from build to scaling. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose compose over lastbackend?
- Choose compose over lastbackend when Tags unique to compose: containerization, docker-compose, orchestration; compose ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; When your project involves running multiple connected services or microservices, as Docker Compose streamlines the orchestration of these with Docker.
- When should I choose lastbackend over compose?
- Choose lastbackend over compose when Pricing: The repository does not provide pricing information.; Tags unique to lastbackend: cloud services, container-management, continuous-delivery, continuous-integration; - When your development team requires a robust solution for managing the lifecycle of containerized applications, from initial build phases through scaling processes.
- When should I avoid compose?
- When your application orchestration needs extend beyond basic services definition and coordination provided by Compose files. If you are specifically targeting a legacy setup or need tools that were historically paired with Docker Swarm, as some recent enhancements may lack full compatibility. For users who require advanced orchestration features like horizontal scaling, service discovery, or load balancing outside of the capabilities offered by simple docker compose setups.
- When should I avoid lastbackend?
- - Should you need support or tools primarily built around programming languages other than Go as lastbackend is coded in Go and focuses on this ecosystem - In scenarios where complete control over the Kubernetes orchestration layer outside of a predefined management scope is necessary, as this tool has its own framework for managing Kubernetes
- Is compose or lastbackend more popular on GitHub?
- compose has more GitHub stars (38,178 vs 1,656). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are compose and lastbackend open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (compose: Apache-2.0, lastbackend: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to compose or lastbackend?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at compose alternatives and lastbackend alternatives (compose markdown twin, lastbackend markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, compose or lastbackend?
- compose: Very active. lastbackend: Dormant. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for compose and lastbackend?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: compose trust report; lastbackend trust report.