Head-to-head · Artifact Repository Software
Cloudsmith vs Inedo ProGet
Cloudsmith leads on 1 check, Inedo ProGet on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 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 Cloudsmith
- Most featuresInedo ProGet · 4 of 4
Cloudsmith and Inedo ProGet score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for artifact repository software; Cloudsmith sits at #8 and Inedo ProGet at #10 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
Cloudsmith leads on supported formats: 33 versus 22. Inedo ProGet offers self-hosted deployment; Cloudsmith doesn't.
Cloudsmith is the better fit for cloud-native teams needing secure package delivery. Inedo ProGet is the better fit for self-hosted teams needing governance workflows.
- Cloudsmith fits best
Cloud-native teams needing secure package delivery
- Inedo ProGet fits best
Self-hosted teams needing governance workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Cloudsmith 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Inedo ProGet 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #8 in Artifact Repository Software | #10 in Artifact Repository Software |
| Best for | Cloud-native teams needing secure package delivery | Self-hosted teams needing governance workflows |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $149/mo | $2,395/device/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Support | Email, Docs | Community, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 10 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Cloudsmith 3/4 · Inedo ProGet 4/4 | ||
| Container artifacts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upstream proxying | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retention rules | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-hosted deployment | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Included storage | 5 GB | Not checked yet |
| Supported formats | 33 (best) | 22 |
| Access control | Fine-grained | Fine-grained |
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| Our verdict | Cloudsmith is a fully managed, cloud-native platform for storing, securing, controlling, and distributing software artifacts. It is designed for development teams and organizations managing dependencies, build outputs, containers, raw… Read the review → |
Inedo ProGet is a self-hosted package and container repository for development teams and organizations managing private packages, third-party dependencies, and software supply chains. It stores, serves, caches, and promotes packages,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Cloudsmith — where it wins
- Supports 34 package and artifact formats, including OCI containers
- Adds proxy caching, retention rules, signing, and fine-grained access
- Includes vulnerability, license, malicious-package detection, and audit logs
Where it doesn't
- Cloud-only deployment; there is no self-hosted option
- Core limits storage to 500 MB and delivery to 1 GB
- Ultra and Enterprise require custom pricing and contract terms
Inedo ProGet — where it wins
- Supports 22 package and asset formats across major ecosystems
- Adds approval, promotion, scanning, compliance, and retention workflows
- Offers replication, high availability, SBOM generation, and cloud storage
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans are billed annually per server
- Advanced enterprise capabilities require higher-priced tiers
- Self-hosted deployment requires teams to manage their own infrastructure
- Cloudsmith7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A cloud-native repository for secure, multi-format package delivery and software supply chains.
Visit CloudsmithFull verdict → - Inedo ProGet7.9/10 · Free plan
A broad self-hosted repository with governance workflows and a useful free edition.
Visit Inedo ProGetFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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