DockDashvsDocker Engine
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DockDash | Docker Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #25 of 44 in Container Management | #1 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 201 | 72 221 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +89 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 17 |
| Latest release | v1.8.1 · 16 Oct 2026 | docker-v29.9.2 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Docker Engine scores 80/100 against 48/100 for DockDash, so it is the safer default.
Docker Engine ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for DockDash.
If you want the quickest setup, DockDash is easier to run; Docker Engine needs more configuration.
Docker Engine is growing faster right now (+89 stars in 30 days).
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