dockgevsdrydock
Two self-hosted Portainer alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dockge | drydock | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Docker Management | #13 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 24 700 | 271 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +265 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | v1.7.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
dockge scores 76/100 against 53/100 for drydock, so it is the safer default.
drydock ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for dockge.
If you want the quickest setup, dockge is easier to run; drydock needs more configuration.
dockge is growing faster right now (+265 stars in 30 days).
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