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OpenRegistry vs Zot Registry
Both stand on container registries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Choose OpenRegistry if you want a free, MIT-licensed container registry with OCI support and Docker CLI workflows. Access is limited to a closed beta, and production users should use a released version rather than the experimental main branch.
Visit OpenRegistry Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Zot combines OCI registry functions with storage, authentication, access-control, and image-security features. Its stated deployment fit and removal of ORAS artifact support are worth considering for a deployment.
Visit Zot RegistryThe facts
| OpenRegistry | Zot Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | openregistry.dev | zotregistry.dev |
| On container registries | #23 of 60 | #27 of 60 |
OpenRegistry: what it does well
- Free plan priced at $0.
- Open source under the MIT license.
- Supports OCI Container Distribution Specification.
- Push and pull images with Docker CLI.
- Listed for self-hosted and web platforms.
What to know first
- Registrations are limited to the closed beta program.
- The main branch is experimental and not stable for production use.
Zot Registry: what it does well
- Full and minimal single-binary builds
- Supports local filesystem and AWS S3 storage
- Includes image vulnerability scanning
- Supports cosign and notation signatures
What to know first
- ORAS artifact support was removed starting with the listed version
- Project describes its current fit as on-premises deployments
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