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 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 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.
Is my data hosted in the EU?
Yes. koigrid is EU-hosted (on Hetzner) with data sovereignty by default.
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.