koigrid vs AWS ECR
A private container registry with simple per-GB 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 billed per GB stored with no transfer fee. 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 | Per GB stored, no transfer fee | 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.
No transfer bill
You pay per GB of images stored — pushes and pulls carry no data-transfer fee.
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?
It depends on the workload. koigrid charges for the RAM and disk you reserve, by the hour, shared vCPU included, from a public price list — with bandwidth included and no per-request fees. Egress-heavy setups usually come out well ahead; 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.