Quick answer: Portainer is the web UI for Docker – stacks, containers, volumes and logs without living in the CLI.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Portainer or Coolify?
Portainer: Docker management UI. Coolify: PaaS git deploys. Often complementary.
CE or BE?
CE is enough for most homelab/SMB setups.
Expose safely?
Only behind Caddy/Traefik with auth, strong admin password, optional SSO.
Resources?
Light – usually under 200 MB RAM.
Stacks?
Yes – deploy docker-compose.yml as stacks.