Azure Test Plans
8.1#1 in artifact repository softwareFrom $6 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitAzure Test Plans vs GitLab Package Registry
GitLab Package Registry
7.1#2 in application lifecycle management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Azure Test Plans | GitLab Package Registry |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | Microsoft was founded in 1975. | 2011 |
| Purpose | Azure Test Plans provides planned manual and exploratory testing tools for apps. | The registry lets users publish and share packages that downstream projects can consume as dependencies. |
Azure Test Plans plans
- Basic + Test Plans$52 a month
- StakeholdersFree
- Stakeholders (Free)Free
- Basic$6 a month
GitLab Package Registry plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$29
- UltimatePriced on request
Pick Azure Test Plans if…
Azure DevOps teams needing connected test traceability; Teams conducting manual, exploratory and UAT workflows; Organizations requiring hosted or self-hosted deployment
Pick GitLab Package Registry if…
It suits teams that need package publishing alongside GitLab projects and CI/CD. Organizations should check supported formats and plan availability for features such as audit events and the dependency proxy.