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Head-to-head · Artifact Repository Software

Cloudsmith vs RepoFlow

Updated Oct 2026
Both researched from official sources
8 checks side by side

Cloudsmith #8 in Artifact Repository Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Cloudsmith

RepoFlow #12 in Artifact Repository Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit RepoFlow

Cloudsmith leads on 1 check, RepoFlow on 3, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Lowest starting priceRepoFlow · $79/mo
Free planboth
Free trialonly Cloudsmith

Cloudsmith and RepoFlow score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for artifact repository software; Cloudsmith sits at #8 and RepoFlow at #12 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

RepoFlow is cheaper to start at $79/mo against $149/mo. RepoFlow leads on included storage: 80 GB versus 5 GB. Cloudsmith leads on supported formats: 33 versus 16. RepoFlow offers self-hosted deployment; Cloudsmith doesn't.

Cloudsmith is the better fit for cloud-native teams needing secure package delivery. RepoFlow is the better fit for small teams needing hosted or self-hosted storage.

Cloudsmith fits best
Cloud-native teams needing secure package delivery
RepoFlow fits best
Small teams needing hosted or self-hosted storage

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Side by side

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Feature	Cloudsmith 7.9/10 Visit ↗	RepoFlow 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#8 in Artifact Repository Software	#12 in Artifact Repository Software
Best for	Cloud-native teams needing secure package delivery	Small teams needing hosted or self-hosted storage
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$149/mo	$79/mo (best)
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cloudsmith 3/4 · RepoFlow 3/4
Container artifacts	✓	✓
Upstream proxying	✓	✓
Retention rules	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Self-hosted deployment	—	✓ (best)
Specs
Included storage	5 GB	80 GB (best)
Supported formats	33 (best)	16
Access control	Fine-grained	Fine-grained
Our review
Pros	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	Local, remote, and virtual repositories with upstream proxying Scanning, validation, permissions, audit logs, and retention rules Free cloud plan and self-hosted Personal option
Cons	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	Free cloud plan is limited to 10GB storage and bandwidth Enterprise pricing uses custom limits and a custom SLA Personal self-hosted plan is for personal or home-lab use only
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 →	RepoFlow is a package and artifact repository platform for DevOps teams managing private and public packages. It supports local, remote, and virtual repositories, upstream registry proxying and caching, package search, vulnerability… Read the review →

CloudsmithArtifact Repository Software 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial
RepoFlowArtifact Repository Software 7.9Free plan

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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
RepoFlow — where it wins
- Local, remote, and virtual repositories with upstream proxying
- Scanning, validation, permissions, audit logs, and retention rules
- Free cloud plan and self-hosted Personal option
Where it doesn't
- Free cloud plan is limited to 10GB storage and bandwidth
- Enterprise pricing uses custom limits and a custom SLA
- Personal self-hosted plan is for personal or home-lab use only

Cloudsmith7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A cloud-native repository for secure, multi-format package delivery and software supply chains.
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RepoFlow7.9/10 · Free plan
A flexible artifact repository with strong low-cost cloud and self-hosted options.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update