# DockerRegistry vs mqttui

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

| | DockerRegistry | mqttui |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #8 of 10 in IoT |
| GitHub stars | 10 667 ✓ | 224 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 ✓ | v2.0.2 · 25 Mar 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

DockerRegistry scores 74/100 against 48/100 for mqttui, so it is the safer default.

DockerRegistry ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for mqttui.

If you want the quickest setup, DockerRegistry is easier to run; mqttui 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)
- [mqttui](https://selfhost.directory/project/mqttui) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/mqttui.md)

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