Head-to-head · Artifact Repository Software
OrbitalReg vs RepoFlow
OrbitalReg leads on 1 check, RepoFlow on 0, and 5 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 OrbitalReg
- Most featuresOrbitalReg · 4 of 4
OrbitalReg and RepoFlow score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for artifact repository software; OrbitalReg sits at #11 and RepoFlow at #12 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.
OrbitalReg leads on supported formats: 42 versus 16.
OrbitalReg is the better fit for security-focused, air-gapped deployments. RepoFlow is the better fit for small teams needing hosted or self-hosted storage.
- OrbitalReg fits best
Security-focused, air-gapped deployments
- RepoFlow fits best
Small teams needing hosted or self-hosted storage
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Side by side
| Feature | OrbitalReg 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | RepoFlow 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #11 in Artifact Repository Software | #12 in Artifact Repository Software |
| Best for | Security-focused, air-gapped deployments | Small teams needing hosted or self-hosted storage |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €100/yr | $79/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OrbitalReg 4/4 · RepoFlow 3/4 | ||
| Container artifacts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upstream proxying | ✓ | ✓ |
| Retention rules | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Self-hosted deployment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Included storage | Not checked yet | 80 GB |
| Supported formats | 42 (best) | 16 |
| Access control | Fine-grained | Fine-grained |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
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
- OrbitalReg7.9/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A security-focused registry with broad format support and a steep commercial price jump.
Visit OrbitalRegFull verdict → - RepoFlow7.9/10 · Free plan
A flexible artifact repository with strong low-cost cloud and self-hosted options.
Visit RepoFlowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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