GitLab-CEvsZot Registry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| GitLab-CE | Zot Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Code Hosting | #3 of 12 in Container Registry |
| GitHub stars | 24 547 | 2 925 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +123 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | v2.1.22 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Go |
Which one should you pick?
GitLab-CE scores 77/100 against 64/100 for Zot Registry, so it is the safer default.
Zot Registry ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for GitLab-CE.
If you want the quickest setup, Zot Registry is easier to run; GitLab-CE needs more configuration.
Zot Registry is growing faster right now (+123 stars in 30 days).
GitLab-CE details →Zot Registry details →