JFrog Container Registry

Freemium#6 of 61 in Container Registries

JFrog Container Registry: A broad artifact registry with free self-managed access and paid cloud tiers. Ranked #6 of 61 in Container Registries by our editors (8.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for organizations needing broad artifact repository support.

8.9/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Organizations needing broad artifact repository support
Free plan
Yes
Image scanning
Yes
Founded
2008
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports Docker, OCI, Helm, Helm OCI, and Generic repositories
- Combines local, remote, and virtual repositories with caching
- Includes RBAC, search, retention controls, and CI/CD integration
Where it doesn't
- The free edition is self-managed only
- Paid plans start at $150 per month
- Enterprise + uses custom pricing

Our verdict on JFrog Container Registry

JFrog Container Registry is a container registry built into JFrog Artifactory for storing, proxying, organizing, and distributing Docker and OCI images and Helm charts. It is suited to organizations that need more than basic image storage, including teams managing multiple repository types, private artifacts, remote registry access, and CI/CD workflows. Deployment options span web, Linux, Windows, API, and self-hosted environments, with access through the Docker Registry API and native Docker clients.

Pricing separates the free self-managed edition from cloud-hosted capabilities delivered through JFrog Platform subscriptions. The self-managed plan includes Docker, OCI, Helm, Helm OCI, and Generic repositories, plus local, remote, and virtual repository types. Pro costs $150 per month and includes 25 GB of base consumption, container and Helm management, public registry proxying, and CI/CD integration. Enterprise X costs $950 per month with 125 GB of base consumption, multisite artifact synchronization, automated cleanup, and container scanning. Enterprise + adds platform federation, multisite distribution, and automated cleanup at custom pricing.

Its broader repository model is the main reason to choose it over a narrowly focused registry. Docker CLI, Podman, Docker Hub, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins integrations support common container and delivery workflows, while RBAC, metadata and property search, tag retention controls, and remote registry proxying add administrative depth. Organizations that need OCI artifacts, Helm support, caching, and multiple repository types should find the feature set well aligned. Teams seeking only a simple hosted Docker registry, or cloud access without a paid subscription, should look elsewhere.

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JFrog Container Registry pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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JFrog Container Registry fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Image scanning	Yes
OCI artifacts	Yes
Immutable tags	Not verified
Retention policies	Yes
Replication scope	Multi-region
Included storage	Not verified
Maximum image size	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Linux, Windows
Compliance & security	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Support	Docs, Community · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, JFrog CLI, REST API
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	jfrog.com
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

JFrog Container Registry integrations

JFrog Container Registry lists 6 integrations on its own site.

Docker
Helm
Kubernetes
GitHub Actions
JFrog CLI
REST API

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