# DockerRegistry vs Plik

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

| | DockerRegistry | Plik |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 10 667 ✓ | 1 829 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 ✓ | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

DockerRegistry scores 74/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.

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

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)
- [Plik](https://selfhost.directory/project/plik) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/plik.md)

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