Docker has reversed its decision to sunset the free version of Docker Hub, following controversy and criticism from the open-source community. The initial announcement in March 2023 had caused concern among users who rely on the platform for storing, sharing, and accessing container images across public repositories. While Docker has clarified its plans, discussions about potential alternatives to Docker Hub continue. Some of these alternatives include GitHub's Container Registry, GitLab, Quay, and hosting one's own registry.