# DockerRegistry vs signserver-ce

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

| | DockerRegistry | signserver-ce |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #2 of 2 in PKI |
| GitHub stars | 10 667 ✓ | 440 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 ✓ | +4 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 ✓ | v7.7.1 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | LGPL-2.1 |
| Main language | Go | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

DockerRegistry scores 74/100 against 51/100 for signserver-ce, so it is the safer default.

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

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

DockerRegistry is growing faster right now (+45 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/dockerregistry-vs-signserver-ce