# DockerRegistry vs terrapod

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

| | DockerRegistry | terrapod |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #8 of 8 in DevOps |
| GitHub stars | 10 667 ✓ | 264 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +45 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 43 ✓ |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 | v1.11.2 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

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

terrapod ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for DockerRegistry.

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

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