Head-to-head · Artifact Repository Software
Artifact Keeper vs OrbitalReg
Artifact Keeper leads on 0 checks, OrbitalReg on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly OrbitalReg
Artifact Keeper and OrbitalReg score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for artifact repository software; Artifact Keeper sits at #9 and OrbitalReg at #11 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Artifact Keeper is the better fit for teams wanting a free self-hosted repository. OrbitalReg is the better fit for security-focused, air-gapped deployments.
- Artifact Keeper fits best
Teams wanting a free self-hosted repository
- OrbitalReg fits best
Security-focused, air-gapped deployments
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Side by side
| Feature | Artifact Keeper 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | OrbitalReg 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #9 in Artifact Repository Software | #11 in Artifact Repository Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a free self-hosted repository | Security-focused, air-gapped deployments |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | €100/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Self-hosted |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Features Artifact Keeper 4/4 · OrbitalReg 4/4 | ||
| Container artifacts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upstream proxying | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retention rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-hosted deployment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included storage | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported formats | Not checked yet | 42 |
| Access control | Fine-grained | Fine-grained |
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| Our verdict | Artifact Keeper is an open-source artifact registry for development and DevOps teams that need to store and distribute packages, container images, infrastructure packages, machine-learning models, editor extensions, Git LFS content, and… Read the review → |
OrbitalReg is a self-hosted artifact registry for enterprise platform, security, and infrastructure teams. It stores, mirrors, and proxies packages across 42 formats, including Maven, npm, PyPI, Docker/OCI, Helm, and Terraform. Deployment… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Artifact Keeper — where it wins
- Supports 45+ package formats, including Docker/OCI, Helm, and Terraform
- Includes RBAC, lifecycle policies, replication, search, and vulnerability scanning
- MIT licensed with no per-user fees and all open-source features included
Where it doesn't
- Platform coverage is limited to web and macOS
- Deployment is customer-managed through Docker Compose or Kubernetes
- Artifact signing is available only for selected package formats
OrbitalReg — where it wins
- Supports 42 package formats across local, proxy, and virtual repositories
- Adds scanning, quarantine, signatures, and verify-on-pull gates
- Supports air-gapped Kubernetes, GitOps, audit logging, and disaster recovery
Where it doesn't
- Commercial pricing rises to €10,000 per deployment per year
- Design Partner access is limited to a cohort
- Requires customer-managed deployment and operational ownership
- Artifact Keeper7.9/10 · Free plan
A free, self-hosted registry with broad format support and detailed repository controls.
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A security-focused registry with broad format support and a steep commercial price jump.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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