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Gemfast vs Private Packagist
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.
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Gemfast provides package mirroring, private gem hosting, filtering, and access controls in a self-hosted Go server. Its experimental interface and listed binary targets are worth checking for your environment.
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Private Packagist combines private Composer hosting with dependency mirroring, policy controls, vulnerability alerts, and review tools. Its paid pricing and PHP-focused ecosystem make it a specialized choice for organizations managing Composer-based software.
Visit Private PackagistThe facts
| Gemfast | Private Packagist | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Private Packagist Cloud: €187 a year |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | packagist.com |
| On artifact repository software | #59 of 64 | #55 of 64 |
Gemfast: what it does well
- Free and open source under Apache 2.0
- Mirrors and caches rubygems.org gems
- Supports private internally developed gems
- No Ruby or external server dependencies
- Offers local and GitHub OAuth authentication
What to know first
- Web interface is experimental
- Listed binaries cover three architectures
- Requires self-hosted deployment
- Prometheus endpoint is optional and configurable
Private Packagist: what it does well
- Mirrors third-party Composer dependencies
- Blocks malware-flagged package versions
- Scans composer.lock for vulnerabilities
- Supports GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab sync
- API access included across plans
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing starts at €649/yr
- Self-hosted vendor add-on unavailable
- Single package ecosystem
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