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Best Container Registries 2026
Facts read 28 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
JFrog Container Registry leads this list of 60 (record score 5.8, free plan). Volcengine Container Registry is next (record score 5.8, free plan), and Inedo ProGet is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 5.7).
Container registries store and serve container images and related artifacts for software projects. This guide helps you compare services and tools before choosing one for your workflow.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 JFrog Container Registry | JCR suits teams that need self-managed repositories for container and Helm packages, with access controls and search. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Volcengine Container Registry | Cloud registry with scanning and replication for OCI artifacts, including container images and Helm charts. | 5.8 | 50 CNY a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Inedo ProGet | Inedo ProGet is a package management platform with cloud and self-hosted deployment options. | 5.7 | $2,395 a year | Free plan | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Samsung Cloud Platform Container Registry | It is aimed at developers, administrators, CI/CD workflows, and Kubernetes clusters that need to store and manage container images or OCI artifacts. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Chainguard Registry | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Linux, Self-hosted | 3 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 8gears Container Registry | 8gears Container Registry is a Harbor-based registry for container images and OCI artifacts, with access controls and retention policies. | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Alibaba Cloud Container Registry | 4.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 KakaoCloud Container Registry | KakaoCloud Container Registry stores and manages Docker images with Kubernetes integration and vulnerability scanning. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Mac, Linux, API | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 09 lazer.sh | lazer.sh is a private OCI container registry that works with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and other compatible tools. | 4.8 | $4.99 a month | Free plan | Web, Linux, API | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Container Registry | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Container Registry stores and manages Docker-compatible images, OCI artifacts, and Helm charts. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Linux, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
Compare free-plan access, pricing, image scanning, OCI artifact support, tag and retention controls, replication, storage, and image-size limits. Platform availability is also listed where reported.
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Volcengine Container Registry
Cloud registry with scanning and replication for OCI artifacts, including container images and Helm charts.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record5.8 Visit
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Inedo ProGet
Inedo ProGet is a package management platform with cloud and self-hosted deployment options.
WebWindowsLinux+2 Record5.7 Visit
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Samsung Cloud Platform Container Registry
It is aimed at developers, administrators, CI/CD workflows, and Kubernetes clusters that need to store and manage container images or OCI artifacts.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.3 Visit
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Chainguard Registry
WebLinuxSelf-hosted Record5.1 Visit
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8gears Container Registry
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.9 Visit 8gears Container Registry is a Harbor-based registry for container images and OCI artifacts, with access controls and retention policies.
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KakaoCloud Container Registry
WebMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.8 Visit KakaoCloud Container Registry stores and manages Docker images with Kubernetes integration and vulnerability scanning.
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lazer.sh
WebLinuxAPI $4.99 a month Record4.8 Visit lazer.sh is a private OCI container registry that works with Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, and other compatible tools.
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Container Registry
WebLinuxAPI Free plan Record4.8 Visit Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Container Registry stores and manages Docker-compatible images, OCI artifacts, and Helm charts.
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Zot Registry
WebMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.8 Visit Zot is an OCI-native image registry available as a single binary, with local and S3 storage options.
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Kheeper
WebMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit Kheeper provides Bootc operating-system images whose templates configure each host at deployment time.
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Distribution Registry
WindowsMacLinux+2 Free plan Record4.6 Visit Distribution Registry handles named container images and content with local, S3, Azure Blob, or Google Cloud storage.
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Cloudflare Serverless Registry
WindowsMacLinux+1 Free plan Record4.5 Visit Cloudflare Serverless Registry runs in Workers with R2 backing and supports authenticated image pushes and pulls.
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Cloudfleet Container Registry
WebLinuxAPI Free plan Record4.5 Visit Cloudfleet Container Registry is a managed OCI registry for images, Helm charts, and other OCI artifacts.
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Cosmoner Container Registry
WebLinuxAPI — Record4.5 Visit Cosmoner Container Registry is a managed private registry for app images, backed by Amazon ECR.
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Django-OCI
LinuxAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.5 Visit Django-OCI is a Python module for building OCI registries with endpoints to push, pull, and manage container images.
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Hiphops
WebAPISelf-hosted $150 a month Record4.5 Visit Hiphops combines a private container registry with software licensing for products delivered in cloud or on-premises environments.
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Satama Container Registry
WebLinuxAPI Free plan Record4.5 Visit Satama stores, manages, and distributes container images for research projects through a Harbor-based cloud registry.
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Singularity Container Services
WebLinuxAPI Free plan Record4.5 Visit Singularity Container Services hosts SIF images, supports sharing and verification, and offers remote container builds.
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Singularity Registry HPC
LinuxAPISelf-hosted Free plan Record4.5 Visit Singularity Registry HPC installs container images as modules for Linux high-performance computing environments.
Before you choose
Check the cost model
Look for a free plan or trial if you want to evaluate a registry before paying. Paid pricing may be listed as a starting price or available on request, so compare the terms that apply to your use.
Review image controls
Compare image scanning, immutable tags, retention policies, and maximum image size. These details can affect how you manage images and keep versions available.
Confirm artifact and replication needs
Check whether OCI artifacts are supported and whether the replication scope fits your setup. Avoid assuming that a registry's image support covers every artifact or replication pattern you need.
Match platforms and storage
Check the listed platform support for web, API, Linux, self-hosting, macOS, or Windows against your environment. Compare included storage with the amount your project needs.
Check the licence if code access matters
A free plan does not by itself describe a tool's licence. If you need to read or change the code, verify the licence for the specific registry tool.
Questions
What should I compare when choosing a container registry?
Compare pricing, image scanning, OCI artifact support, immutable tags, retention policies, replication scope, included storage, and maximum image size.
Can I find a container registry with a free plan?
Yes. The supplied comparison marks free-plan availability for services including Samsung Cloud Platform Container Registry, JFrog Container Registry, and Django-OCI.
Are free plans and free trials the same?
No. A free plan and a free trial are separate pricing details in the comparison. Check the terms for the registry you are considering.
Which platforms should I check?
The comparison covers web, API, Linux, self-hosted, macOS, and Windows availability. Confirm support for the platforms your environment needs.
What do immutable tags and retention policies tell me?
They are comparison fields for image management. Check the registry's stated tag and retention controls to see whether they fit your workflow.
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