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Best Artifact Repository Software in 2026

Artifact repository software helps development teams store and manage packages and other build outputs. Compared on supported formats, container artifacts, access control and retention rules, these options offer useful distinctions in how artifacts are handled. Upstream proxy support, self-hosting and storage limits can also shape what fits your workflow, while free plans and paid-from pricing provide cost context. Cloudsmith, Sonatype Nexus Repository and Buildkite are among the entries shown. Consider the formats you need to keep, the controls required for access and retention, and whether you need a self-hosted option or an upstream proxy.

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    Nexspence

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Nexspence offers broad format support and self-hosted deployment choices, with migration and identity features aimed at repository operators.

    8.9 Free plan Visit site
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    RDepot

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Choose RDepot if your organization needs self-hosted R or Python repositories with fine-grained roles, audit trails, and continuous integration support.

    8.6 Free plan Visit site
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    aptly

    Free plan APILinuxMac+1

    aptly offers repository mirroring, package snapshots, and publishing tools for teams managing Debian packages.

    7.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Artifact Keeper

    Free plan APIMacSelf-hosted+1

    Artifact Keeper offers broad package-format and repository support with security and access-control features in a free plan. Its listed mobile apps are not presented as available downloads.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Artipie

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Artipie provides self-hosted repository management with multiple storage, deployment, and authentication options.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Amargo

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Amargo provides package caching, storage flexibility, analytics, and deployment options for self-hosted environments.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Buildkite

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4

    Buildkite combines pipeline execution with test-result management and a choice of agent hosting. Its free and Pro plans have stated user and concurrency limits.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $30/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Cachix

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Choose Cachix if your team uses Nix and needs shared binary caches with CLI management, CI guides, and deployment support.

    7.5 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Cloudsmith

    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

    Cloudsmith brings artifact storage, distribution, and policy checks into a managed cloud service. The free plan is limited to valid open-source projects, while Pro costs $149 a month.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $149/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Attune

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted

    Attune focuses on APT repository publishing, with local signing and self-hosted or managed-cloud deployment options.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Gemfury

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    Gemfury offers package hosting with workflows based on existing package-management tools and SSL transfers. Review the plan limits and cancellation policy before storing private packages.

    7.4 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Alibaba Cloud DevOps Packages

    Free plan Web

    Packages provides artifact storage and lifecycle controls for teams using Alibaba Cloud DevOps Flow.

    7.3 From $0.20/mo Visit site
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    Athens

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

    Athens provides a self-managed Go module proxy with immutable storage, private-mirror support, and configurable upstreams.

    7.3 Open source Visit site
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    AWS CodeArtifact

    Free plan APIWeb

    AWS CodeArtifact provides a managed package repository with broad ecosystem support, security controls, and AWS workflow integrations.

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    BaGet

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2

    BaGet supplies core NuGet hosting, symbol serving, caching, and flexible deployment options without a license fee.

    7.3 Open source Visit site
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    Geminabox

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

    Geminabox provides a self-hosted route for private Ruby gem hosting, with documented Rack and Docker deployment options.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Inedo ProGet

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    ProGet combines package and container management with controls for vulnerabilities, licenses, and access.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $2,395/yr Visit site
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    JFrog Artifactory

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

    Artifactory covers a broad range of package formats and deployment models, with automation, access controls, and high-availability options.

    7.3 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Kellnr

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Kellnr provides self-hosted crate management, upstream caching, access controls, and deployment flexibility at no charge.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Anaconda Notebooks

    by Anaconda Notebooks
    Free plan Web

    Anaconda Notebooks offers cloud-based JupyterLab, browser access to Python environments, and notebook sharing and publishing.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo Visit site
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    DepAegis

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb

    DepAegis combines package hosting with scanning, policy enforcement, provenance and compliance reporting. The free tier is tightly limited, while paid plans expand users, storage, formats and support.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from €39/mo Visit site
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    Omni Line Multipurpose Artifact Registry

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Omni Line combines package hosting and proxy modes with scanning, access controls, and several self-hosted deployment paths.

    7.2 From $2,499/yr Visit site
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    OmniRepo

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Choose OmniRepo if you need a free, self-hosted registry for varied artifact types, with scanning and upstream mirrors in one container.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Google Artifact Registry

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Google Artifact Registry if your team needs centralized package and image storage within Google Cloud, with repository controls and CI/CD connections.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $0.00 Visit site
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    Harmonia

    Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

    Choose Harmonia if you want a free, MIT-licensed Nix binary cache that you can self-host on Linux. Look elsewhere if you need a hosted option or do not want to manage the server yourself.

    7.1 Open source Visit site

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