docker-updater

The premium Open Source alternative to Watchtower

🎯 Best for:Administrators who want to track Docker image updates without risking automated downtime.

What is docker-updater?

A self-hosted utility for managing Docker container updates with a focus on manual approval workflows. It prevents breaking changes by notifying users of new images instead of performing automated deployments.

Tech Stack
HTMLDevOps & CI/CD

Why docker-updater?

  • Prevents breaking updates
  • Centralized dashboard
  • Low resource usage

Limitations

  • Requires manual intervention
  • Docker socket exposure
  • No Kubernetes support
6/8/2026
Last Update
1
Forks
0
Issues
Unknown
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Watchtower)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
SAVE 100%

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