JFrog Artifactory (Cloud) alternatives

Killing $100s+/mo (~$1200/yr) — here are 3 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.

currently paying for

$100s+/mo

the answer medium migration

Harbor · Free ⭐ 29.2K stars

CNCF container registry with scanning, signing and replication.

you stop paying $100s+/mo → keep ~$1200/yr

head-to-head

Harbor oss ⭐ 29.2K self-host Apache-2.0

Free

CNCF container registry with scanning, signing and replication.

trade-offs: Containers only (not Maven/npm universes)

Verdaccio oss ⭐ 17.8K self-host MIT

Free

Private npm proxy/cache in one command.

trade-offs: npm-only scope

Included in GH plans

Multi-format registry already next to your code.

trade-offs: Egress/storage billed beyond included quotas

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What is the best free alternative to JFrog Artifactory (Cloud)?

Harbor is the top free option — CNCF container registry with scanning, signing and replication.

How much can I save by switching from JFrog Artifactory (Cloud)?

JFrog Artifactory (Cloud) costs $100s+/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $1200/year per seat.

Can JFrog Artifactory (Cloud) be self-hosted?

Yes — Harbor and Verdaccio can be self-hosted for free.