Developer ToolsFree plan

Zot open source registry

Zot is an open source OCI container image registry released under the Apache 2 license.

ZotUpdated monthly · checked 27 h ago

Zot open source registry is a developer tools perk from Zot, offering free open source (Apache 2 license), with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
Apply at Zot

Get new Developer Tools programs by email

Get an email if Zot open source registry closes, changes its offer or sets a deadline. Also every new Developer Tools program as it opens. Unsubscribe in one click.

While you apply

Also useful for building and shipping apps

Applying to Zot takes a few minutes. Referral links, picked for fit and ordered by fit (70%) and what a signup earns us (30%), at no cost to you. They never change this page's ranking.

CometChatChat, voice and video SDKs and AI agents for appsFreeReferral linkRunableGeneral AI agent that builds sites, apps, slides and videos from one prompt1,500 free credits a dayReferral linkKindeSign-in, SSO and user management for your appFree up to 10,500 MAUReferral link
What you get

Inside Zot open source registry

Zot is released as an open source project under the Apache2 License. Its features, including security scanning, authentication, authorization, garbage collection and deduplication, are included in the same binary, and it runs on Linux, macOS and Arm.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Open sourceAny startup
Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free open source with no time limit.
Other requirements
Self-hosted: the team runs Zot on its own machines.
How to claim

How to apply for Zot open source registry

Steps to apply
  1. 1Install Zot on your own machines.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Project description read on zotregistry.dev on October 28, 2026.
Apply at Zot

Source: The provider's official program page

Value is the headline maximum Zot advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Zot open source registry: common questions

What do you get with Zot open source registry?

Zot open source registry offers free open source (Apache 2 license).

Who qualifies for Zot open source registry?

Zot open source registry is open to any startup, with no funding required. Self-hosted: the team runs Zot on its own machines.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Zot open source registry?

No. Zot open source registry is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Zot open source registry?

Install Zot on your own machines. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Zot open source registry, and does it expire?

Free open source with no time limit.

Is Zot open source registry available outside the US?

Zot open source registry is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Free container registries, comparedZot's free plan next to every other free container registryWhat each container registry gives you free today, its main limit and what the first paid plan costs, read from each provider's own page.
Related

Programs like Zot open source registry

Compared side by side in Best Developer Tools for Startups.

GitLab Container Registry (Free tier)
GitLab
Free plan
Distribution (CNCF Docker registry)
CNCF
Free
GitHub Container Registry (free storage and bandwidth)
GitHub
Free plan
Harbor open source registry
Harbor
Free

Are you from Zot, or did you spot something out of date? Send us an update or show it to more founders.

Show this listing on your own site with a badge.