Comparison
compose vs containerpilot
Verdict
Pick compose if a tool for defining and orchestrating multi-container applications with Docker using Compose files; pick containerpilot if containerpilot is a Go-based tool by Joyent for application autodiscovery and configuration in container environments.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | compose | containerpilot |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 18, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1095d since push) As of Sep 19, 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 Sep 19, 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
- containerpilot
- A service for autodiscovery and configuration of applications running in containers
Stars
- compose
- 38k
- containerpilot
- 1.1k
Forks
- compose
- 5.8k
- containerpilot
- 135
Open issues
- compose
- 107
- containerpilot
- 43
Language
- compose
- Go
- containerpilot
- Go
Adopt for
- compose
- A tool for defining and orchestrating multi-container applications with Docker using Compose files.
- containerpilot
- Containerpilot is a Go-based tool by Joyent for application autodiscovery and configuration in container environments.
Persona
- compose
- -
- containerpilot
- -
Runtime
- compose
- -
- containerpilot
- -
License
- compose
- Apache-2.0
- containerpilot
- MPL-2.0
Last pushed
- compose
- Sep 17, 2026
- containerpilot
- Sep 20, 2023
Categories
- compose
- Developer Tools
- containerpilot
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- compose
- Very active (96%)
- containerpilot
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- compose
- 0d
- containerpilot
- 1095d
Open issues (now)
- compose
- 107
- containerpilot
- 43
Stars delta
- compose
- +139 (30d)
- containerpilot
- -3 (30d)
Open issues delta
- compose
- +2 (30d)
- containerpilot
- 0 (30d)
OSV dependency advisories
- compose
- Published findings
- containerpilot
- No lockfile (source not queried)
Full report
- compose
- Trust report
- containerpilot
- Trust report
Choose compose if…
- License: compose is Apache-2.0, containerpilot is MPL-2.0.
- Tags unique to compose: containerization, docker-compose.
- 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 containerpilot if…
- License: containerpilot is MPL-2.0, compose is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to containerpilot: consul, containerpilot, containers, docker.
- When integrating with the Triton Data Center ecosystem, since Containerpilot has strong ties to this environment and services like Consul that are prevalent within it.
When NOT to use containerpilot
- When your setup is heavily dependent on features not native to Containerpilot, such as advanced Kubernetes service mesh capabilities absent from this tool's feature set.
- If the MIT License or similar permissiveness is a requirement for your project, since Containerpilot is licensed under MPL-2.0 which has share-alike requirements.
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 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (docker/compose) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (docker/compose) · observed Sep 17, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (TritonDataCenter/containerpilot) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (TritonDataCenter/containerpilot) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (TritonDataCenter/containerpilot) · observed Sep 20, 2023
- License file (MPL-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: compose 38k · containerpilot 1.1k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between compose and containerpilot?
- compose: Define and run multi-container applications with Docker. containerpilot: A service for autodiscovery and configuration of applications running in containers. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose compose over containerpilot?
- Choose compose over containerpilot when License: compose is Apache-2.0, containerpilot is MPL-2.0; Tags unique to compose: containerization, docker-compose; When your project involves running multiple connected services or microservices, as Docker Compose streamlines the orchestration of these with Docker.
- When should I choose containerpilot over compose?
- Choose containerpilot over compose when License: containerpilot is MPL-2.0, compose is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to containerpilot: consul, containerpilot, containers, docker; When integrating with the Triton Data Center ecosystem, since Containerpilot has strong ties to this environment and services like Consul that are prevalent within it.
- 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 containerpilot?
- When your setup is heavily dependent on features not native to Containerpilot, such as advanced Kubernetes service mesh capabilities absent from this tool's feature set. If the MIT License or similar permissiveness is a requirement for your project, since Containerpilot is licensed under MPL-2.0 which has share-alike requirements.
- Is compose or containerpilot more popular on GitHub?
- compose has more GitHub stars (38,178 vs 1,128). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are compose and containerpilot open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (compose: Apache-2.0, containerpilot: MPL-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to compose or containerpilot?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at compose alternatives and containerpilot alternatives (compose markdown twin, containerpilot 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 containerpilot?
- compose: Very active. containerpilot: 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 containerpilot?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: compose trust report; containerpilot trust report.