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Appish vs worktree-compose
Zero-config Docker Compose isolation for git worktrees; Appish offers instant public URLs without Compose files.
AppishFrom docker push to a public URL in 30 seconds
worktree-composeZero-config Docker Compose isolation for git worktrees. The Hunger Games for your AI coding agents.Which to pick
Pick Appish if you want…
- Instant public URLs for Docker containers
- Integrations with Docker (on Appish's list, not worktree-compose's)
Pick worktree-compose if you want…
- Isolated Docker stacks per worktree
- Docker Compose isolation for local worktrees
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Docker Compose, Git worktrees or Claude Code (on worktree-compose's list, not Appish's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Appish:Appish turns a Docker push into a public HTTPS URL in seconds, without repos, CI/CD, or extra CLI.
- worktree-compose:Zero-config Docker Compose isolation for each git worktree, giving separate ports, databases, caches and containers.
- Best for
- Appish:Instant public URLs for Docker containers
- worktree-compose:Isolated Docker stacks per worktree
- Who it’s for
- Appish:Developers needing quick, shareable container demos or bots, especially for hackathons and short-term previews.
- worktree-compose:Developers using git worktrees and AI coding agents who need isolated Docker environments.
- Pricing
- Appish:Freemium
- worktree-compose:Free
- Plans
- Appish:Free $0/mo · Paid App Slot $5/month per slot per month
- worktree-compose:—
- Open source
- Appish:—
- worktree-compose:Yes
- Works with
- Appish:Docker
- worktree-compose:Docker Compose, Git worktrees, Claude Code, Codex
Appish features
- One-command deployment. Push a Docker image and get a live HTTPS URL in ~30 seconds.
- Port selection via tag. Specify the listening port by tagging the image (e.g., :port_3000).
- Env vars & secrets in tags. Configure environment variables and secrets directly through image tags.
- Zero-setup dashboard. Optional dashboard for slot management; most use cases need only the push command.
- Free 4-hour slots. Each free slot runs for 4 hours and can be extended with a single click.
- Paid persistent slots. Custom expiry and higher resource limits for multi-day or production-like demos.
worktree-compose features
- Zero Config. Run `wtc start` and each worktree automatically receives its own isolated Docker Compose stack.
- Port Isolation. Unique ports are assigned per worktree using a deterministic formula, eliminating collisions.
- Container Isolation. Separate COMPOSE_PROJECT_NAME, networks and volumes ensure containers don’t interfere.
- File Sync. Compose files, Dockerfiles and .env are synced from the main branch before each start.
- Env Injection. Port overrides are injected into .env without overwriting existing variables.
- MCP Server. Built-in MCP server lets Claude Code, Codex and other AI agents manage stacks programmatically.
Appish vs worktree-compose FAQ
Is Appish or worktree-compose free?+
Appish has a free plan and paid plans. worktree-compose is free.
Is Appish or worktree-compose open source?+
worktree-compose is open source (LevwTech/worktree-compose on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Appish.
Do Appish and worktree-compose integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Appish lists Docker; worktree-compose lists Docker Compose, Git worktrees, Claude Code and Codex.
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