BitwardenvsZot Registry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitwarden | Zot Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in Password Managers | #3 of 12 in Container Registry |
| GitHub stars | 20 506 | 2 922 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +307 | +120 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 23 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2026.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2.1.22 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Bitwarden scores 76/100 against 64/100 for Zot Registry, so it is the safer default.
Bitwarden ships more often: 23 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Zot Registry.
If you want the quickest setup, Zot Registry is easier to run; Bitwarden needs more configuration.
Bitwarden is growing faster right now (+307 stars in 30 days).
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