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Packagecloud

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What Packagecloud is

Packagecloud stores and distributes software packages through an automated service for teams managing software delivery. It supports npm, APT/Debian, Maven, Yum/RPM, RubyGems, and Python packages, and also lists Alpine, Helm, and Docker repositories. Teams can use a graphical interface, command-line tools, or an API, with access control and collaboration features. Listed integrations include CircleCI, Travis CI, Jenkins, Buildkite, GitHub Actions, Maven, Leiningen, Gradle, and SBT. Packagecloud is available in the cloud and on-premises, including behind a corporate firewall or inside a perimeter network. It says its websites and microservices use SSL/TLS encryption, and that it is SOC 2 compliant and meets HIPAA standards; audit and penetration-test reports are available to customers on request under a signed NDA. Plans include a free option with 10 GB bandwidth and 2 GB storage, and paid options from $89 a month. Paid plans have 14-day trials and may charge for bandwidth or storage overages; account holders can set a cap before account disablement.

Who it suits

Packagecloud suits teams that need to distribute software packages across supported formats, whether through a cloud service or an on-premises deployment. Its access controls, integrations, and API may also fit teams connecting package distribution to development workflows.

What it does well

Supports nine package formats and registries.
Available in cloud and on-premises deployments.
Includes access control, collaboration, and API access.
Free plan includes 10 GB bandwidth and 2 GB storage.
Paid plans offer 14-day trials.

What to know first

Paid plans may incur bandwidth and storage overage charges.
Free plan is limited to 10 GB bandwidth and 2 GB storage.
Enterprise+ pricing is custom and not listed.

Limits

The free plan includes 10 GB bandwidth and 2 GB storage. Paid plans have bandwidth and storage overage charges; account holders can set a maximum overage amount before account disablement.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
Free	10 GB bandwidth · 2 GB storage · unlimited CI/CD minutes	Free
Pro	Billed at the start of each month · 50 GB bandwidth · 15 GB storage · unlimited CI/CD minutes	$150 a month
Enterprise	Billed at the start of each month · 250 GB bandwidth · 150 GB storage · unlimited CI/CD minutes	$699 a month
Starter	Billed at the start of each month · 20 GB bandwidth · 5 GB storage · unlimited CI/CD minutes	$89 a month
Enterprise+	Custom bandwidth · custom storage · unlimited CI/CD minutes	On request

As packagecloud.io lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Open https://packagecloud.io/.
Choose the free plan or review the paid plans, which start at $89 a month.
Use the 14-day trial available with paid plans if you choose a paid plan.
Access Packagecloud through its graphical interface, command line tools, or API.
Connect a listed CI or build tool integration as needed.

Verdict

Packagecloud combines package hosting and distribution with integrations, access controls, and cloud or on-premises deployment. Check the plan limits and possible overage charges against your expected bandwidth and storage needs.

Questions

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan costs 0.00 USD and includes 10 GB bandwidth, 2 GB storage, and unlimited CI/CD minutes.

How much do paid plans cost?

Starter is $89 a month, Pro is $150 a month, and Enterprise is $699 a month. Enterprise+ is offered by custom offer.

Is there a free trial?

Paid plans have a 14-day trial.

Which package formats does it support?

Listed formats and repositories include npm, APT/Debian, Maven, Yum/RPM, RubyGems, Python packages, Alpine, Helm, and Docker.

Can Packagecloud be self-hosted?

Yes. It is available on-premises, including behind a corporate firewall or inside a perimeter network.

Which integrations are listed?

CI integrations include CircleCI, Travis CI, Jenkins, Buildkite, and GitHub Actions. Build tool integrations include Maven, Leiningen, Gradle, and SBT.

Facts from Packagecloud's own pages

Access and tooling: The service provides a graphical interface, command line tools, access control, collaboration features, and an API. · packagecloud.io, 2 Oct 2026
Access controls: The home page says access-control and collaboration features are built in for individuals and teams. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
API: The public REST API is version 1, uses HTTPS, and authenticates most requests with an API token supplied as the basic-auth username. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
API scope: The API documentation covers automation for Debian, RPM, RubyGems and Python packages. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
Availability claim: Packagecloud claims 99.99% availability since its 2014 inception. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
Build-tool integrations: Listed build-tool integrations are Maven, Leiningen, Gradle and SBT. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
CI integrations: Listed CI integrations are CircleCI, Travis CI, Jenkins, Buildkite and GitHub Actions. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
CLI: The official package_cloud Ruby gem uploads Node.js, Debian, RPM, RubyGem, Python and Java packages and version 0.3.12 is documented. · blog.packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
CLI licence: The package_cloud CLI gem is released under the MIT license. · blog.packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
Company headquarters: LinkedIn lists headquarters in San Francisco, California. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
Company size: LinkedIn lists Packagecloud as a privately held software-development company with 2–10 employees. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
Company status: The homepage identifies Packagecloud as a Buildkite company. · packagecloud.io, 2 Oct 2026
Compliance: The security page says Packagecloud is SOC 2 compliant and undergoes an annual third-party penetration test. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
Deployment: The About page says Packagecloud is available in the cloud and on-premises, including behind a corporate firewall or inside a perimeter network. · packagecloud.io, 2 Oct 2026
Documentation depth: The documentation includes package-format procedures, repository installation, distribution/version tables, CI examples, API reference and troubleshooting guidance. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
Founded: LinkedIn lists the company as founded in 2014. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
HIPAA: Packagecloud says it complies with HIPAA standards for protecting personal health information and can sign a Business Associate Agreement. · packagecloud.io, 2 Oct 2026
Infrastructure security: Infrastructure runs in AWS data centers and uses firewalls, role-based access control and key-based SSH authentication. · packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
Installation methods: Repository installation can use generated Bash scripts, a Chef cookbook, a Puppet module, manual instructions or the package_cloud client. · assets-production.packagecloud.io, 15 Oct 2026
Integrations: Listed CI integrations include CircleCI, Travis CI, Jenkins, Buildkite, and GitHub Actions; build tool integrations include Maven, Leiningen, Gradle, and SBT. · packagecloud.io, 2 Oct 2026
Limit: authentication: A G2 reviewer complained that two-factor authentication was unavailable for their account. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: missing build templates: Capterra reviewers requested starter templates for compiling RPM and DEB packages. · capterra.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: pricing fit: A Capterra reviewer described the newer pricing tiers as not fitting their needs perfectly. · capterra.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: repository refresh: A G2 reviewer reported that repositories can sometimes take time to refresh. · g2.com, 15 Oct 2026

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