DockerRegistryvsumbrel
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DockerRegistry | umbrel | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Container Registry | #9 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 10 667 | 434 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.1.2 · 24 Sept 2026 | v2.0.0 · 2 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
DockerRegistry scores 74/100 against 52/100 for umbrel, so it is the safer default.
umbrel 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; umbrel needs more configuration.
DockerRegistry is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).
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