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P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) vs GitLab Package Registry
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.
Free plan WebWindowsLinux
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
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.
Visit GitLab Package RegistryThe facts
| P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) | GitLab Package Registry | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows, Linux | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Premium: $29 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft) | Not published |
| Website | perforce.com | docs.gitlab.com |
| On application lifecycle management software | #4 of 20 | #1 of 20 |
P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft): what it does well
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.
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