# DockerRegistry vs namer

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

| | DockerRegistry | namer |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #19 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 667 ✓ | 332 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 ✓ | v1.19.20 · 25 May 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 49/100 for namer, so it is the safer default.

namer 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; namer 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)
- [namer](https://selfhost.directory/project/namer) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/namer.md)

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