Sonatype Nexus Repository® vs JFrog Artifactory
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Developer friendly
Get a 2x boost in productivity with component recommendations based on your own organization's OSS policy.
Easy to integrate
Works seamlessly with the DevOps tools you already have in place.
Reliable security automation
Superior data and policy customization mean security leaders can automate with trust and confidence.
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Match the right risk to the right component, enforce policy, and remediate vulnerabilities with the world’s leading artifact repository manager. Feel empowered to innovate with complete pipeline control and access to our world-class support.
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Store and Manage Repositories | yes Yes | yes Yes |
Binary Vulnerability Scanning | yes Yes | yes Yes |
Repository Firewall | yes Yes, for use on multiple repository types | yes Yes, for use with JFrog only |
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) | yes Yes and named "Leader" in the Forrester SCA Wave | yes Yes |
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Features | yes Sonatype Developer | no No |
Formats | yes npm, PyPi, Docker, NuGet | no npm and PyPi only |
Integrations | yes Extensive | no Varies by product |
Partner Network | yes Yes | yes Yes |
Air-Gapped Environments | yes Available across platform | no Available for selected products |
Policy Tools | yes Extensive policy tools, including policy recommendations and policy customization | no Limited |
Licensing Tools | yes Full license obligation and compliance with Advanced Legal Pack | no No |
Reporting | yes Extensive and customizable with dashboards | no Limited |
Remediation Guidance | yes Extensive. Detailed information for the developer, including ability to add custom messages within the tools they already use. | no Limited. Policy violations via email. Components blocked without explanation. |
Platform Performance | yes Reliable and scalable. | no Limited. Might not accommodate large work loads. |
Air-Gapped Environments | yes Available across platform | no Available for selected products |
SBOM Support | yes Export and ingestion | no Export only |
AI and Large Language Model (LLM) Detection | yes Yes | no No |
Pricing | yes Transparent and predictable | no Hidden costs for transfer and storage fees |

Features | |
---|---|
Store and Manage Repositories | yes Yes |
Binary Vulnerability Scanning | yes Yes |
Repository Firewall | yes Yes, for use on multiple repository types |
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) | yes Yes and named "Leader" in the Forrester SCA Wave |
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Features | yes Sonatype Developer |
Formats | yes npm, PyPi, Docker, NuGet |
Integrations | yes Extensive |
Partner Network | yes Yes |
Air-Gapped Environments | yes Available across platform |
Policy Tools | yes Extensive policy tools, including policy recommendations and policy customization |
Licensing Tools | yes Full license obligation and compliance with Advanced Legal Pack |
Reporting | yes Extensive and customizable with dashboards |
Remediation Guidance | yes Extensive. Detailed information for the developer, including ability to add custom messages within the tools they already use. |
Platform Performance | yes Reliable and scalable. |
Air-Gapped Environments | yes Available across platform |
SBOM Support | yes Export and ingestion |
AI and Large Language Model (LLM) Detection | yes Yes |
Pricing | yes Transparent and predictable |
Features | |
---|---|
Store and Manage Repositories | yes Yes |
Binary Vulnerability Scanning | yes Yes |
Repository Firewall | yes Yes, for use with JFrog only |
Software Composition Analysis (SCA) | yes Yes |
Static Application Security Testing (SAST) Features | no No |
Formats | no npm and PyPi only |
Integrations | no Varies by product |
Partner Network | yes Yes |
Air-Gapped Environments | no Available for selected products |
Policy Tools | no Limited |
Licensing Tools | no No |
Reporting | no Limited |
Remediation Guidance | no Limited. Policy violations via email. Components blocked without explanation. |
Platform Performance | no Limited. Might not accommodate large work loads. |
Air-Gapped Environments | no Available for selected products |
SBOM Support | no Export only |
AI and Large Language Model (LLM) Detection | no No |
Pricing | no Hidden costs for transfer and storage fees |
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