LibredeskvsZot Registry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Libredesk | Zot Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Customer Support | #3 of 12 in Container Registry |
| GitHub stars | 3 097 | 2 922 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +135 | +120 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2.1.22 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Libredesk scores 66/100 against 64/100 for Zot Registry, so it is the safer default.
Libredesk ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Zot Registry.
If you want the quickest setup, Libredesk is easier to run; Zot Registry needs more configuration.
Libredesk details →Zot Registry details →