Docker Hub versus GitHub Container Registry
Learn how Docker Hub differs from GitHub Container Registry.
| Docker Hub | GitHub Container Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Repository | ✅ yes | ✅ yes |
| Private Repository | ✅ yes | ✅ yes |
| Pricing (Public Repository) | 🆓 | 🆓 |
| Pricing (Private Repository) | 💰💰💰 | 💰💰 |
| Authentication | Password or Access Token | Personal Access Token (PAT) |
| MFA for Image Push/Pull | ❌ no | ❌ no |
| SLA Availability | ❌ n/a | ⚠️ n/a during beta |
| General Available | ✅ yes | ⚠️ beta |
| Immutable Images | ❌ no | ❌ no |
| Image Scanning | ✅ yes (paid plans only) | ❌ no |
| Regions | ⚠️ unknown | ⚠️ unknown |
| Rate Limits | Pull: 100/200 (Free Plan), unlimited (Paid Plan) | n/a |