Transformer LabvsZot Registry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Transformer Lab | Zot Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 25 in LLM Inference | #3 of 12 in Container Registry |
| GitHub stars | 5 199 | 2 924 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +122 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 12 |
| Latest release | v0.40.1 · 19 Jun 2026 | v2.1.22 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Zot Registry scores 64/100 against 61/100 for Transformer Lab, so it is the safer default.
Zot Registry ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Transformer Lab.
Zot Registry is growing faster right now (+122 stars in 30 days).
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