Sonatype Nexus Repository
The world's #1 repository manager.
Overview
Sonatype Nexus Repository is a universal repository manager that allows you to proxy, host, and group repositories for all major package formats. It is a critical component for modern software development, providing a single source of truth for components.
✨ Key Features
- Universal format support (Docker, npm, Maven, etc.)
- Repository health checks
- Advanced policy enforcement and security (with Lifecycle)
- High availability for enterprise needs
- Caching of public repositories
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on component intelligence and security
- Powerful open source version (Nexus OSS)
- Deep integration with the Sonatype security platform
Unique Value: A universal repository manager that not only stores and distributes your software components, but also helps you secure your software supply chain with advanced security and governance features.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Maven repository for Java development
- npm registry for JavaScript projects
- Docker registry for containerized applications
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who only need a simple container registry without advanced artifact management features
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more advanced security and open source governance features than many other repository managers, making it a strong choice for organizations with strict security and compliance requirements.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Pro tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free open source version (Nexus Repository OSS)
🔄 Similar Tools in Artifact Registry
Google Artifact Registry
Store, manage, and secure container images and language packages on Google Cloud....
Docker Hub
A cloud-based registry service for building and shipping application or service containers....
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
A fully-managed Docker container registry from AWS....
Azure Container Registry (ACR)
A managed, private Docker registry service based on the open-source Docker Registry 2.0....
JFrog Artifactory
A universal artifact repository manager supporting all major package formats....
GitHub Packages
A software package hosting service that allows you to host your packages and code in one place....