koigrid vs AWS ECR
A private container registry with flat-rate storage — the no-lock-in alternative to AWS ECR.
ECR works, but it means IAM policies, per-GB storage plus data-transfer, and an AWS-specific login dance. koigrid Container Registry speaks the standard OCI Distribution API: `docker login registry.koigrid.com`, push and pull with a scoped token, images stored on your flat plan. Standard docker/OCI — no lock-in.
| Feature | koigrid | AWS ECR |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | Standard OCI Distribution (docker/OCI) | OCI, but AWS login + IAM |
| Auth | docker login + scoped koigrid token | aws ecr get-login-password + IAM |
| Pricing | Flat rate (storage included) | Per GB + data transfer |
| Storage | koigrid Storage (S3/MinIO, portable) | AWS-managed |
| Lock-in | None — plain docker push/pull | AWS-specific tooling + IAM |
What koigrid improves
Standard docker login
No `aws ecr get-login-password` dance — `docker login registry.koigrid.com` with a scoped token.
One predictable price
Image storage comes with your plan — no per-GB + transfer bill.
Deploy straight from it
Push an image, then deploy it as a koigrid App — the registry and the runtime are one platform.
Frequently asked questions
Is koigrid cheaper than AWS ECR?
koigrid is flat-rate with bandwidth included — no per-GB egress or per-request fees. For a comparable setup you usually pay a lot less (see the estimate above).
Can I migrate from AWS ECR without lock-in?
Yes. koigrid runs on portable primitives — standard PostgreSQL, S3-compatible storage and containers — so you can move in (or out) whenever you want.
Where is my data hosted?
In data centers in the EU, on servers we run ourselves. The privacy policy says exactly where.
Can I run everything from an API or an AI agent?
Yes — koigrid is API-first and agent-native: every action has an API and a scoped token, with llms.txt and OpenAPI so an LLM can operate it end to end.