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Docker Scout vs IBM Cloud Container Registry
Both stand on container image scanning tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Choose Docker Scout if image and registry scanning plus SBOM generation match your needs, with plans that scale by users and enabled repositories. Look elsewhere if runtime protection, Kubernetes security, or admission control is required.
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Free plan WebAPI
Visit IBM Cloud Container Registry The facts
| Docker Scout | IBM Cloud Container Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web, API |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | IBM |
| Website | docker.com | ibm.com |
| On container image scanning tools | #10 of 29 | #14 of 29 |
Docker Scout: what it does well
- Free plan is available.
- Scans registries and images.
- Generates software bills of materials.
- Business supports unlimited users and enabled repositories.
- Available on Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web.
What to know first
- No runtime protection is included.
- Kubernetes security is not included.
- Admission control is not included.
IBM Cloud Container Registry: what it does well
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