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JFrog Container Registry
What it is
JFrog Container Registry (JCR) is a free, self-managed registry for container and Helm workflows. It offers local, remote, and virtual repositories for Docker, OCI, Helm, Helm OCI, and Generic packages. Remote repositories can proxy and cache external registries, while virtual repositories bring multiple local and remote repositories together behind one URL. Access controls include roles and fine-grained permissions for private registries; search tools cover metadata, searchable properties, and Artifactory Query Language. JCR supports Helm repositories for Kubernetes deployments and the Docker, Helm, and OCI clients used with Artifactory. Self-managed installation options include Linux and Windows archives, RPM, Debian, Docker, Docker Compose, and Helm. The free edition is self-managed only and excludes JFrog Xray, high availability, build promotion, user plugins, replication, and federated repositories. The free plan costs nothing. Pro is $50 a month plus tax, with monthly pricing varying by consumption, and is available only through June 4th 2027. Enterprise X starts at $950 a month; Enterprise + uses custom pricing.
For and against
For
- Free self-managed edition available.
- Supports Docker, OCI, Helm, Helm OCI, and Generic packages.
- Remote repositories can proxy and cache external registries.
- Includes role-based access control and fine-grained permissions.
- Supports multiple self-managed installation methods.
Against
- Free edition is self-managed only.
- Free edition excludes Xray and high availability.
- Free edition excludes replication and federated repositories.
- Pro availability ends June 4th 2027.
The verdict
JCR provides a free self-managed option for container and Helm repositories, with several package types, access controls, and installation methods. Check the edition limits and plan terms against your requirements before choosing it.
Who it suits
JCR suits teams that need self-managed repositories for container and Helm packages, with access controls and search. Its free edition is limited to self-managed use and excludes several capabilities, including high availability and replication.
Plans and prices
JFrog Container Registry (JCR)
Self-managed only · Docker, OCI, Helm, Helm OCI and Generic repositories · No Xray, high availability, build promotion or user plugins
Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
Pro SaaS
25 GB base consumption · Additional storage and transfer billed by tier · Unlimited unauthenticated Docker Hub pulls
Read 14 Oct 2026 · jfrog.com
Enterprise X SaaS
125 GB base consumption · 99.9% uptime · 24/7 SLA support · SSO and federation features
Read 14 Oct 2026 · jfrog.com
Pro X Self-Managed
1 server · 24/7 SLA support · Universal artifact and container registry
Read 14 Oct 2026 · jfrog.com
Enterprise X Self-Managed
3 servers · 24/7 SLA support · High availability · Repository federation
Read 14 Oct 2026 · jfrog.com
JFrog Container Registry
Self-managed only · Docker, OCI, Helm, Helm OCI, Generic · no Xray or high availability
Read 1 Oct 2026 · docs.jfrog.com
Pro
25 GB base consumption · additional usage $1.25/$1.00/$0.75 per GB by tier · available only through June 4th 2027
Read 1 Oct 2026 · jfrog.com
Enterprise X
125 GB base consumption · 30 projects · 24/7 SLA support
Read 1 Oct 2026 · jfrog.com
Enterprise+
6 servers · Multisite federation and distribution · 99.99% in-region availability option
Read 14 Oct 2026 · jfrog.com
On the record
- Access control
- The registry includes role-based access control for repositories and artifacts.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- JFrog supports SSO, LDAP, Active Directory, and multi-factor authentication, with MFA supported on the SaaS solution.jfrog.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- CI/CD integration
- Official integrations include Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, Azure DevOps, TeamCity, Bitbucket, Maven and Gradle.docs.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Client compatibility
- JCR supports the same Docker, Helm, and OCI clients used with Artifactory.docs.jfrog.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Cloud deployment
- The complete JFrog Platform supports on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.jfrog.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Cloud hosting
- JFrog says its SaaS service is hosted on Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company founders and funding
- Crunchbase identifies Fred Simon, Shlomi Ben Haim, Stephen Chin and Yoav Landman as founders; Crunchbase News reported at least $226.5 million raised by 2020.crunchbase.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company founding
- JFrog says its software company journey began in 2008.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- JFrog lists its Sunnyvale, California office at 270 E Caribbean Drive.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company size
- LinkedIn lists JFrog as a public software company with 1,001–5,000 employees and Sunnyvale headquarters.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Docker Hub proxying
- Remote repositories can proxy and cache external registries such as Docker Hub.docs.jfrog.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Documentation and support
- Free solutions and Pro subscriptions receive community support through public documentation, a knowledge base and Stack Overflow engagement; enterprise tiers add 24/7 SLA or high-touch support.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Edition limits
- JCR does not include JFrog Xray, high availability, build promotion, user plugins, replication, or federated repositories.docs.jfrog.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Free-edition limits
- JCR does not include JFrog Xray, high availability, build promotion, user plugins or package types outside its supported list.docs.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Installation methods
- Self-managed installation is documented for Linux archives, RPM, Debian, Docker, Docker Compose, Windows archives and Helm.docs.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Installation options
- Supported self-managed installation methods include Linux archive, RPM, Debian, Docker, Docker Compose, Windows archive, and Helm.docs.jfrog.com · read 1 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- JFrog advertises more than 100 integrations, including GitHub, Docker, npm, PyPI, ServiceNow, Wiz and Google Artifact Registry.jfrog.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Kubernetes
- JFrog Container Registry supports Helm repositories for Kubernetes deployments.jfrog.com · read 1 Oct 2026
