# DockerRegistry vs labca

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

| | DockerRegistry | labca |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #5 of 8 in Certificate Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 667 ✓ | 798 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 ✓ | v26.04 · 9 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

DockerRegistry scores 74/100 against 49/100 for labca, so it is the safer default.

labca ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for DockerRegistry.

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

DockerRegistry is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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