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lazer.sh vs Satama Container Registry
Both stand on container registries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxWeb
lazer.sh combines OCI compatibility with unlimited, unmetered pulls and project-level storage deduplication. Its private beta and invite-only signup are important constraints, and its stated pull availability target is not a contractual guarantee.
Visit lazer.sh Free plan APILinuxWeb
Satama combines image storage and organization with access controls, signing and scanning tools. Free use depends on eligibility, and additional resources may require an application.
Visit Satama Container RegistryThe facts
| lazer.sh | Satama Container Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Web | API, Linux, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hobby: $4.99 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lazer.sh | research.csc.fi |
| On container registries | #16 of 60 | #20 of 60 |
lazer.sh: what it does well
- Unlimited pulls on every tier, with no egress fees
- Works with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and other tools
- Images served from more than 330 edge locations
- Keys can be scoped and given expiry dates
- Retention rules can reclaim untagged images
What to know first
- Private beta signup is invite-only
- Free storage is limited to 5 GB
- Pull availability target has no contractual guarantee or service credits
Satama Container Registry: what it does well
- Central registry for pushing, pulling and organizing images.
- Role-based access control and image signing are supported.
- Includes vulnerability scanning and SBOM tools.
- Web interface displays container-image information.
- Rahti is listed as an interoperable service.
What to know first
- Free use is limited by CSC’s eligibility policy.
- Pushing and pulling requires a compatible OCI client.
- CSC recommends Linux knowledge.
- Users are responsible for image security.
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