Laravel Podman
Comparison
This isn't a full desktop app — it's a Laravel package that renders presets into host-managed Podman Quadlet/systemd services. Swapping a bundled part, like Caddy for Nginx, means more host-level setup in exchange for more control.
| Tool | What it is | Main limits | How Laravel Podman differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laravel Sail | Docker Compose setup for Laravel development. | Development-only, per-project Docker setup. | Multiple presets/runtimes (development, frankenphp-octane, etc.) with Podman Quadlet + systemd-managed services. |
| Laravel Herd | Native local dev app from Laravel. | macOS and Windows only. | Linux with Podman + systemd only (rootless or system-wide). |
| Lerd (docs) | Open-source local dev tool, rootless Podman (Linux/macOS). | Different scope and architecture. | Renders preset templates into Quadlet units, bundles a Caddy proxy preset, and pairs with the standalone lpod host tool. |