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Dockwatch vs dockcheck: catalog facts
Dockwatch	dockcheck
Free Free to download and run from its public GitHub repository.	Free Free and published on GitHub.
Web, Self-hosted	Linux, Command line
Automated container updates from a web interface Notifications about container changes	Checks for updates without pre-pulling images Interactive or fully unattended operation
Needs access to the Docker host it manages Recently moved its data store to MariaDB, adding a dependency	Command-line only, no graphical interface Works with Docker containers only
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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