JFrog Artifactory
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What it is
JFrog Artifactory manages binaries, packages, containers, releases, AI/ML models, and agent assets as a system of record. It supports more than 40 software build package types, including Docker, Maven, and Gradle, and can serve as a Docker and Kubernetes registry for containers and Helm charts. CLI and REST APIs, Open API specifications, and Artifactory Query Language support automation and searches. Artifactory can run as SaaS or self-managed software, with installation options including Helm, Docker, RPM, Debian, Linux archive, and Windows archive. Integrations include GitHub, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Slack, among others. Storage options include S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and Filestore Sharding; active/active high availability includes live failover and non-disruptive production upgrades. Security controls include granular permissions and external authentication such as LDAP or SAML. The free self-managed Container Registry edition is limited to Docker, OCI, Helm, Helm OCI, and Generic workflows. A 14-day trial is available without a credit card. Pro costs $50 a month, with consumption-based pricing beyond the 25 GB base; self-managed plans start at $27,000 a year.
Spec sheet
- Purpose
- JFrog Artifactory is a universal artifact management platform and system of record for binaries, packages, containers, releases, AI/ML models and agent assets.Read 28 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Audience
- JFrog describes Artifactory as suitable for companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500 enterprises, and for DevOps, DevSecOps, MLOps and AI engineering teams.Read 28 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Deployment
- cloud, self hostedRead 22 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Trial
- JFrog offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required and enterprise-grade capabilities.Read 28 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Integrations
- JFrog lists 100+ integrations across DevOps, DevSecOps, DevGovOps and MLOps, including GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, npm, AWS, Azure DevOps and ServiceNow.Read 28 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Compliance
- JFrog states that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant and certified under ISO 27001.Read 28 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Support
- Community support is available for free solutions and Pro, while Enterprise X includes 24/7 SLA support and Enterprise+ includes high-touch support.Read 28 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California, United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Founded
- 2008Read 23 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Automation APIs
- Artifactory provides full CLI and REST APIs, Open API specifications and Artifactory Query Language for searches and automation.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
- CI/CD tools
- Artifactory integrates with CI/CD and build tools including Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, Ivy and TeamCity, and provides JFrog CLI automation.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
- Company size fit
- small, mid market, enterpriseRead 22 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Deployment options
- Artifactory can run as SaaS or self-managed and can be installed with Helm, Docker, Docker Compose, RPM, Debian, Linux archive or Windows archive.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
- Free edition
- JFrog Container Registry is a free self-managed Artifactory edition limited to Docker, OCI, Helm, Helm OCI and Generic package workflows.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
- High availability
- Artifactory offers active/active high availability with live failover and non-disruptive production upgrades.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
- Kubernetes registry
- Artifactory supports containers, Docker and Helm Charts and can serve as a Kubernetes and Docker registry.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
- Package support
- Artifactory supports 40+ software build packages and major package formats including Docker, Maven and Gradle.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
- Scale and storage
- Artifactory supports S3, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage and Filestore Sharding for enterprise-scale storage and horizontal scalability.Read 28 Sep 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
- Security controls
- Artifactory supports user and group management, granular read/write/delete permissions and external authentication such as LDAP or SAML.Read 28 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
- Support channels
- community, docsRead 22 Sep 2026 · jfrog.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Supports more than 40 build package types
- Available as SaaS or self-managed software
- Provides CLI and REST APIs for automation
- Offers a free self-managed Container Registry edition
Limits
- Free Container Registry supports limited package workflows
- Pro usage can incur additional consumption charges
- Self-managed Pro X starts at $27,000 a year
Who it suits
Artifactory suits DevOps, DevSecOps, MLOps, and AI engineering teams managing artifacts across build and release workflows. It has SaaS and self-managed options for small, mid-market, and enterprise organizations.
Verdict
Artifactory covers package storage, registry, automation, and deployment needs across a broad set of workflows. Review the free edition’s package limits and the consumption-based pricing before choosing a plan.
Where Specifiction places it
- Software Supply Chain Security Software#3 of 248.7
- DevOps Platforms#4 of 288.7
- Artifact repository software#10 of 648.6
- DevSecOps Platforms#4 of 258.6