DockerRegistryvskubo
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DockerRegistry | kubo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #5 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 10 667 | 17 160 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 7 |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 | v0.43.1 · 14 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
DockerRegistry scores 74/100 against 71/100 for kubo, so it is the safer default.
kubo ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for DockerRegistry.
If you want the quickest setup, DockerRegistry is easier to run; kubo needs more configuration.
DockerRegistry is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
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