Docker Enginevsdockhand
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Docker Engine | dockhand | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Container Orchestration | #4 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 72 219 | 6 909 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +87 | +549 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 31 |
| Latest release | docker-v29.9.2 · 20 Oct 2026 | v1.0.55 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Docker Engine scores 80/100 against 72/100 for dockhand, so it is the safer default.
dockhand ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for Docker Engine.
If you want the quickest setup, dockhand is easier to run; Docker Engine needs more configuration.
dockhand is growing faster right now (+549 stars in 30 days).
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