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Choose the Version of Sonatype Nexus Repository That's Right For You
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| Support for Full Ecosystem (e.g., Maven, Hugging Face, PyPI, npm, NuGet) |
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| CI/CD Integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gitlab CI/CD) |
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| External PostgreSQL Database Option |
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| Unlimited Components and Transactions |
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| Resiliency and High Availability Deployment |
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| Zero Downtime Upgrades |
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| Full Support for Azure, GCP, and AWS |
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| Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML Support |
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| Enhanced Supply Chain Security (Monitoring and Controls) |
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| Custom Workflow Automation, API, and Extensibility |
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| Enterprise Support, SLA |
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Features
| Support for Full Ecosystem (e.g., Maven, Hugging Face, PyPI, npm, NuGet) |
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| CI/CD Integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gitlab CI/CD) |
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| External PostgreSQL Database Option |
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| Unlimited Components and Transactions |
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| Resiliency and High Availability Deployment |
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| Zero Downtime Upgrades |
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| Full Support for Azure, GCP, and AWS |
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| Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML Support |
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| Enhanced Supply Chain Security (Monitoring and Controls) |
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| Custom Workflow Automation, API, and Extensibility |
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| Enterprise Support, SLA |
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Community Edition
| Support for Full Ecosystem (e.g., Maven, Hugging Face, PyPI, npm, NuGet) |
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| CI/CD Integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gitlab CI/CD) |
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| External PostgreSQL Database Option |
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| Unlimited Components and Transactions |
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| Resiliency and High Availability Deployment |
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| Zero Downtime Upgrades |
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| Full Support for Azure, GCP, and AWS |
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| Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML Support |
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| Enhanced Supply Chain Security (Monitoring and Controls) |
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| Custom Workflow Automation, API, and Extensibility |
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| Enterprise Support, SLA |
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Pro Edition
| Support for Full Ecosystem (e.g., Maven, Hugging Face, PyPI, npm, NuGet) |
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| CI/CD Integration (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Gitlab CI/CD) |
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| External PostgreSQL Database Option |
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| Unlimited Components and Transactions |
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| Resiliency and High Availability Deployment |
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| Zero Downtime Upgrades |
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| Full Support for Azure, GCP, and AWS |
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| Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML Support |
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| Enhanced Supply Chain Security (Monitoring and Controls) |
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| Custom Workflow Automation, API, and Extensibility |
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| Enterprise Support, SLA |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best version of Sonatype Nexus Repository for my organization?
Sonatype offers a Community Edition and a Pro edition of Sonatype Nexus Repository. Our Community Edition is free to use and the perfect binary repository manager for small teams. Many organizations require single sign-on (SSO); this is offered in our Pro edition along with SAML and authentication tokens. Our Pro edition also includes features that enterprise organizations need for scale including high availability, disaster recovery, replication, world-class support, and more. Compare feature functionality of Community Edition and Pro to ensure you choose the best option for your organization.
Is Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition free to use?
Yes, there is no charge to use Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition. It is our small team offering of Sonatype Nexus Repository. As you scale your development efforts, you may find that Pro edition is more suited for your needs. Whether you choose our Nexus Repository Community Edition or Nexus Repository Pro, you’ll see why it’s the leading binary repository for developers everywhere. Get started today for free.
If I have Sonatype Nexus Repository OSS today, should I upgrade to Sonatype Nexus Repository Community Edition?
Yes, we recommend upgrading to Nexus Repository Community Edition as it includes features not available in Nexus Repository OSS. Many of these features were previously only available to Pro users including better backup and resiliency options and compatibility with Kubernetes. New repository formats are also available within Community Edition including Cargo (Rust), Hugging Face, Composer (PHP), and Conan V2.0. The upgrade process from Nexus Repository OSS to Community Edition is easy. Get your free Nexus Repository download today and be better positioned to support your software development.
How do I protect my binary repository manager?
Sonatype Nexus Repository provides visibility into malicious components detected in your binary repository manager. To block open source malware from entering your development environment, we recommend pairing Nexus Repository with Sonatype Repository Firewall. By using both solutions together, you can automatically intercept malicious components before they enter your binary repository manager.
What operating systems (OS) can be used with Nexus downloads?
Sonatype Nexus Repository downloads are available for Windows, Unix, and MacOS operating systems running on 64-bit versions.