Here’s a very comprehensive comparison of all six JFrog Artifactory editions, combining details from JFrog’s official documentation, pricing, and feature matrix.
📊 JFrog Artifactory Editions – Detailed Comparison
| Feature/Aspect | Container Registry Community Edition (C/C++) | JFrog Artifactory OSS | JFrog Artifactory Pro | JFrog Artifactory Pro X | JFrog Artifactory Enterprise X | JFrog Artifactory Enterprise+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| License Type | Free (Community Edition) | Open Source (Apache 2.0) | Commercial | Commercial | Enterprise | Enterprise Premium |
| Supported Formats | Docker/OCI images, C/C++ binaries | Java packages (Maven, Gradle, Ivy) | 30+ package types (Maven, npm, PyPI, NuGet, Docker, Helm, etc.) | Same as Pro + integrated security | Same as Pro X + HA, replication, federated repositories | Full JFrog Platform (Artifactory + Xray + Pipelines + Distribution) |
| Repository Types | Local, Remote, Basic Virtual | Local, Remote | Local, Remote, Virtual (unlimited) | Same as Pro | Same as Pro X + Federated repositories | Same as Enterprise X with Edge/CDN support |
| Security Features | Basic RBAC | Basic RBAC | RBAC + permission management | Integrated with JFrog Xray for CVE scanning, SCA, license compliance | Enterprise security policies, federated access | Full DevSecOps with advanced policy enforcement, governance, and auditing |
| DevSecOps / Scanning | None | None | Limited | Full vulnerability and license scanning (via Xray) | Enterprise-wide scanning, HA for Xray | Full software supply chain security with Xray + Pipelines |
| High Availability (HA) | Not available | Not available | Limited HA options | Supported in Pro X clusters | Full HA clustering, sharded filestore, multi-site replication | Same as Enterprise X with advanced scaling and CDN |
| CI/CD Integration | Docker/K8s basic integration | Maven/Gradle integration | Deep CI/CD integrations (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure, CircleCI) | Same as Pro + security gates in CI/CD | Enterprise CI/CD with promotion pipelines | Full CI/CD automation + artifact distribution |
| Metadata & Querying | Basic metadata | Basic metadata | Full metadata + AQL (Artifactory Query Language) | Same as Pro | Same as Pro X + federated metadata sync | Same as Enterprise X with global metadata and mission control |
| Use Case | Teams that only need a free private Docker/OCI or C/C++ registry | Open-source Java projects needing a free artifact repo | Organizations needing a universal repository for multiple formats | Teams needing DevSecOps + security scanning in artifact lifecycle | Large enterprises needing HA, global scalability, and federated repositories | Enterprises requiring full JFrog Platform for supply chain management |
| Best For | Small teams, container registries, C/C++ projects | Open source Java developers | Multi-language teams, CI/CD pipelines | DevSecOps teams enforcing security policies | Enterprises managing multiple sites, HA, and compliance | Enterprise-grade software supply chain with global distribution and advanced CI/CD |
✅ Edition Highlights:
🔹 JFrog Artifactory Container Registry Community Edition (C/C++)
- Free lightweight edition targeting Docker and C/C++ binaries.
- Ideal as a private Docker/OCI registry or a C/C++ artifact store.
- Basic repository management; no HA or advanced security.
🔹 JFrog Artifactory OSS
- Open Source version (Apache 2.0) for Java ecosystems.
- Supports Maven, Gradle, Ivy.
- Perfect for open source projects but lacks enterprise features.
🔹 JFrog Artifactory Pro
- Commercial universal repository with support for 30+ package formats.
- Local, Remote, and Virtual repositories.
- Integrates with all CI/CD tools.
- Good for small-to-mid-size teams needing multi-format artifact management.
🔹 JFrog Artifactory Pro X
- Adds JFrog Xray security to Pro.
- Vulnerability scanning, license compliance, policy enforcement.
- Suitable for DevSecOps teams embedding security into CI/CD pipelines.
🔹 JFrog Artifactory Enterprise X
- Designed for large organizations with global teams.
- Adds HA clustering, multi-site replication, federated repositories.
- Enterprise-wide security and governance.
🔹 JFrog Artifactory Enterprise+
- Top-tier edition with the full JFrog Platform (Artifactory + Xray + Pipelines + Distribution).
- Complete supply chain management, edge replication, CDN distribution.
- For enterprises running mission-critical DevOps + DevSecOps at scale.
📌 Summary
- Free Editions: Community Edition (C/C++) and OSS (Java-only).
- Commercial Editions: Pro (universal), Pro X (security integrated).
- Enterprise Editions: Enterprise X (HA, federation), Enterprise+ (full platform).