# DockerRegistry vs gluetun

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | DockerRegistry | gluetun |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #5 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 10 666 | 15 907 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +309 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 ✓ | v3.41.3 · 30 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

gluetun scores 75/100 against 74/100 for DockerRegistry, so it is the safer default.

gluetun ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for DockerRegistry.

If you want the quickest setup, DockerRegistry is easier to run; gluetun needs more configuration.

gluetun is growing faster right now (+309 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DockerRegistry](https://selfhost.directory/project/dockerregistry) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dockerregistry.md)
- [gluetun](https://selfhost.directory/project/gluetun) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/gluetun.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dockerregistry-vs-gluetun