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Nexspence vs RDepot
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.
Nexspence offers broad format support and self-hosted deployment choices, with migration and identity features aimed at repository operators. Check the PostgreSQL requirement for native installation and the Trivy requirement for Docker or OCI scanning.
Visit NexspenceChoose RDepot if your organization needs self-hosted R or Python repositories with fine-grained roles, audit trails, and continuous integration support. Organizations that want deployment, training, integration, or custom development assistance can consider Open Analytics’ commercial support contracts.
Visit RDepotThe facts
| Nexspence | RDepot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Backer: $25 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nexspence.com | rdepot.io |
| On artifact repository software | #1 of 64 | #2 of 64 |
Nexspence: what it does well
- Supports 15 artifact formats.
- One-command migration is described as pausable and conflict-safe.
- Multiple storage backends are available.
- Deployment options include Docker Compose and Helm/Kubernetes.
- Free plan with no license fees.
What to know first
- Native embedded-UI binary requires external PostgreSQL 13 or later.
- Docker and OCI scanning requires operator-supplied Trivy.
- Some formats have repository-type exceptions.
RDepot: what it does well
- Manages both R and Python package repositories.
- Accepts package submissions through a web interface or REST API.
- Fine-grained authorization includes four repository roles.
- Full repository versioning and audit trails support regulated contexts.
- Supports self-hosting under the Apache License 2.0.
What to know first
- The site describes it as an enterprise solution for multiple departments.
- Commercial support contracts are offered separately by Open Analytics.
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