Nexspence
8.1#2 in artifact repository softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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OrbitalReg
6.5#25 in artifact repository softwareFrom €100 a yearFree planAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Nexspence | OrbitalReg |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Deployment options include Docker Compose, Helm/Kubernetes, and native packages or archives for Linux, macOS, and Windows. | The registry runs as one Go binary with Postgres and S3-compatible storage on premises, in a customer cloud account, or offline. |
| Migration | A one-command migration streams repositories, users, and artifacts from a live Nexus instance and is described as pausable and conflict-safe. | A migration CLI imports from Artifactory, Nexus, GitHub Packages, GitLab, and cloud registries. |
| Product | Nexspence is a self-hosted artifact repository manager intended as a drop-in replacement for other artifact repository managers. | OrbitalReg is a self-hosted artifact repository for teams that need to manage software packages and build artifacts on their own hardware. |
| Support | The project directs users to Telegram for release and setup questions, GitHub issues for bugs and feature requests, and direct maintainer contact for private matters. | The Commercial plan includes email support during business hours; the Long-term Partner plan offers 24/7 support as an optional add-on. |
Nexspence plans
- Free foreverFree
- NexspenceFree
- Supporter$5 a month
- Backer$25 a month
- Sponsor$100 a month
OrbitalReg plans
- OrbitalReg FreeFree
- Design Partner · Limited cohort€100 a year
- Commercial · Year 1 entry€10,000 a year
- Long-term Partner · Lifetime price lockPriced on request
Pick Nexspence if…
Nexspence suits teams that want to host package repositories themselves and need multiple artifact formats, storage choices, or a path to migrate from Nexus. Native installs also suit teams able to provide PostgreSQL 13 or later.
Pick OrbitalReg if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.