Nexspence
8.1#2 in artifact repository softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Ravenstash
7.1#13 in artifact repository softwareFrom $7 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Nexspence | Ravenstash |
|---|---|---|
| CLI | The project publishes a separate Go command-line tool named nxs for Nexspence administration. | The rvs CLI works on Linux, macOS, Windows, NixOS, and WSL for x86-64 and ARM64. |
| Product | Nexspence is a self-hosted artifact repository manager intended as a drop-in replacement for other artifact repository managers. | Ravenstash provides hosted private artifact repositories and protected dependency mirrors for software teams. |
| Security controls | The site lists LDAP, API tokens, JWT, fine-grained RBAC with CEL content selectors, SSRF-protected outbound fetches, and a non-root container. | Account options include Google, GitHub, password, or passkey sign-in, with passkeys or authenticator apps available as an extra check. |
| 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 about page directs corrections and support requests to Ravenstash by email. |
Nexspence plans
- Free foreverFree
- NexspenceFree
- Supporter$5 a month
- Backer$25 a month
- Sponsor$100 a month
Ravenstash plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$7 a month
- Team$34 a month
- Business$235 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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 Ravenstash if…
Ravenstash suits software teams that need private package repositories, dependency mirrors, and controls for access or package age. Teams should consider the free tier's hard storage and read limits before choosing it.