A fast, lightweight container manager for Docker on WSL.
No license fees. No bloat. Just
a clean UI that gets out of your way.
See all your containers at a glance — running, stopped, or exited. Names, images, ports, status — all in one table.
Containers from the same Docker Compose project are automatically grouped with collapsible headers and group-level controls.
Start, stop, restart, or remove containers with a single click. Manage entire Compose stacks at once.
Filter by running or stopped containers instantly. Always see how many are up at a glance.
A clean, minimal dark interface that's easy on the eyes. Designed for developers who live in dark mode.
Opens in under a second. No background services, no sign-in, no update nags. Just launch and go.
| OpenDesktop | Docker Desktop | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | Free / $11+ per user/mo |
| License | MIT (open source) | Proprietary |
| App size | ~5 MB | ~600 MB+ |
| RAM usage | ~30 MB | ~500 MB+ |
| Startup time | <1 second | 10-30 seconds |
| Background services | None | Multiple daemons |
| Account required | No | Yes |
| Compose support | Group & control | Yes |
| Container management | Start/Stop/Restart/Remove | Full management |
| Kubernetes | No | Yes |
| Image management | No | Yes |
Run Docker Engine natively in your WSL 2 distro. No Docker Desktop needed.
Open the app — it instantly queries WSL for your containers.
View status, start, stop, restart — all from a clean native window.
Download OpenDesktop and manage your containers the lightweight way.
Download Latest ReleaseWindows 10/11 · WSL 2 required · MIT License