Docker EnginevsGitea
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Docker Engine | Gitea | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 89/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Container Orchestration | #1 of 14 in Code Hosting |
| GitHub stars | 72 218 | 58 740 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +86 | +600 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 17 |
| Latest release | docker-v29.9.2 · 20 Oct 2026 | v28.2.0 · 18 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Gitea scores 89/100 against 80/100 for Docker Engine, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Gitea is easier to run; Docker Engine needs more configuration.
Gitea is growing faster right now (+600 stars in 30 days).
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