Define and run multi-container applications with Docker
with simple configuration files and command: docker-compose up
Publisher’s description
What is Docker Compose?
Docker Compose by Docker Inc. is open-source Windows software in the containers & devops category. It ranks 8th by popularity among containers & devops in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 5.6.1, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to November 28, 2023: 40 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 14 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 559,350 times. The source code on GitHub (docker/compose) has 38,429 stars. Similar programs include Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, k9s and Pulumi.
Project description on GitHub: “Define and run multi-container applications with Docker”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 14 a year)
- Large user base
In short: Docker Compose is an open-source containers & devop tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is Docker Compose safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
91B1492F0A923427651E2B955739D732AC36B8191193BF4799E62F3E3525C4CD· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the docker/compose repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 20, 2026.
- Dependency update tool10
- Code review10
- Security policy10
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Tests in CI10
- Contributors from several organisations10
- No known vulnerabilities8
- Signed releases8
- Pinned dependencies3
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 40 versions ›40 versions over 3 years · about 14 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6.1Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 5.6.0 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 5.5.1 | September 3, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 5.5.0 | August 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 5.4.0 | July 7, 2026 | — | 64-bit PortableARM64 Portable |
| 5.3.1 | July 7, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 5.3.0 | July 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
| 5.2.0 | June 23, 2026 | — | ARM64 Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Docker.DockerCompose -echoco install docker-compose -yProgram files (.exe): docker-compose.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Docker Inc.
- Category
- Containers & DevOps
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/docker/compose
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 5.6.1
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 28, 2023
- Versions listed
- 40
- Updates / year
- 13.8
- Chocolatey downloads
- 559,350
- GitHub stars
- 38,429
- GitHub forks
- 5,879
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Docker.DockerCompose
- Chocolatey package
- docker-compose
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Docker Compose free?
Yes. Docker Compose is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Docker Compose safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Docker Compose with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does Docker Compose run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Docker Compose?
The versions page lists all 40 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 28, 2023.
Can I use Docker Compose without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Docker Compose?
Kubernetes - Minikube - A Local Kubernetes Development Environment, k9s, Pulumi, Helm and Skaffold. The alternatives page compares them.
