cozystackvsZot Registry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cozystack | Zot Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 12 in Container Registry |
| GitHub stars | 2 375 | 2 919 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +120 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.6.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | v2.1.22 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
cozystack scores 67/100 against 64/100 for Zot Registry, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Zot Registry is easier to run; cozystack needs more configuration.
cozystack details →Zot Registry details →