JFrog Container Registry
The Most Advanced and Comprehensive Docker and OCI Container Registry.
Overview
JFrog Container Registry is a free, hybrid, and universal container registry. It is powered by Artifactory and offers a robust, scalable, and secure foundation for managing Docker and OCI images. It is designed to be a more powerful free alternative to Docker Hub.
✨ Key Features
- Free to use (SaaS or self-hosted)
- Supports Docker and OCI images
- Local, remote, and virtual repositories
- Vulnerability scanning (via JFrog Xray integration)
- Advanced metadata and search (AQL)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Powered by the mature Artifactory backend
- Offers advanced features like virtual repositories for free
- Provides a clear upgrade path to a full universal artifact manager
Unique Value: Delivers enterprise-grade container registry features, powered by the industry-leading Artifactory, for free.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Serving as a private Docker registry for a development team
- Creating a virtual repository that aggregates multiple other registries
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams needing to store many non-container artifact types (Artifactory would be better)
🏆 Alternatives
It offers more advanced repository management features (like virtual and remote repos) than other free offerings like Docker Hub or the free tier of GitLab/GitHub.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Completely free tier with generous limits
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