# Wakapi vs Zot Registry

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Wakapi | Zot Registry |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking | #3 of 12 in Container Registry |
| GitHub stars | 4 465 ✓ | 2 923 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +30 | +121 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 | 12 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.1.22 · 6 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Wakapi and Zot Registry score the same (64/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Zot Registry ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Wakapi.

If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; Zot Registry needs more configuration.

Zot Registry is growing faster right now (+121 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Wakapi](https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wakapi.md)
- [Zot Registry](https://selfhost.directory/project/zot-registry) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zot-registry.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/wakapi-vs-zot-registry