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 |