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GitLab Package Registry vs ONES
Both stand on application lifecycle management 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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GitLab Package Registry combines package hosting with project access controls, API support, and CI/CD integration. Confirm format support and plan requirements before relying on beta features, audit events, or the dependency proxy.
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ONES combines project tracking and team documentation, with an assistant linking the two. Its free plan supports up to 30 seats, while the standard trial is capped at 20 users and lasts 30 days.
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| GitLab Package Registry | ONES | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Standard: $80.50 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | docs.gitlab.com | ones.com |
| On application lifecycle management software | #1 of 23 | #3 of 23 |
GitLab Package Registry: what it does well
- Available on GitLab.com and self-managed deployments.
- CI/CD jobs can authenticate with CI_JOB_TOKEN.
- Projects can host multiple package types.
- API supports registry administration and automation.
What to know first
- Conda, CRAN, RPM, and Swift are unsupported.
- Some formats remain beta or experimental.
- Audit events require Premium or Ultimate.
- Dependency proxy is beta and Premium/Ultimate only.
ONES: what it does well
- Project covers requirements, issues, sprints, and testing.
- Wiki includes permissions, search, and team collaboration.
- Assistant can turn requirements into tasks.
- Supports on-premises hosting on private servers.
- Free plan supports up to 30 seats.
What to know first
- Free plan limits files to 30 MB each.
- The standard trial supports up to 20 users.
- Standard costs $80.50 a year, billed annually.
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