# DockerRegistry vs Neko

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

| | DockerRegistry | Neko |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #3 of 22 in Remote Desktop |
| GitHub stars | 10 666 | 22 563 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +43 | +188 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 | v3.2.0 · 15 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Neko scores 78/100 against 74/100 for DockerRegistry, so it is the safer default.

Neko 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; Neko needs more configuration.

Neko is growing faster right now (+188 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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