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Attune vs AWS CodeArtifact

Both stand on artifact repository software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Attune

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted

Attune focuses on APT repository publishing, with local signing and self-hosted or managed-cloud deployment options. Its self-hosted setup has documented prerequisites, while Enterprise pricing requires contacting the maker.

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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. Its pay-as-you-go model includes a free tier for storage and requests, while customers do not manage servers or updates.

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The facts

	Attune	AWS CodeArtifact
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Self-hosted	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	aws.amazon.com
On artifact repository software	#10 of 64	#14 of 64

Attune: what it does well

Supports APT repositories for Debian and Ubuntu.
Signs repository indexes locally.
Incremental index rebuilds support package changes.
Community Edition is free and open source.
Available for self-hosting or managed cloud.

What to know first

Currently supports only APT repositories.
Self-hosting requires Docker, Rust, and GnuPG.
Enterprise pricing is unlisted.

AWS CodeArtifact: what it does well

Supports multiple package managers
IAM access control and KMS encryption
PrivateLink VPC access
CloudTrail package-use visibility
Monthly AWS Free Tier for storage and requests

What to know first

No self-hosting
Container artifacts are not supported
Charges include storage, requests, and data transfer
Transfers above 500 TB monthly require contacting AWS

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