Cloudsmith is a fully-managed, infinitely-scalable alternative to JFrog Artifactory

Why choose Cloudsmith?

Instead of wrestling with setup headaches, performance issues, hidden add-ons, or unreliable UX, Cloudsmith gives you an enterprise-ready, fully managed alternative to JFrog - designed to keep artifact management simple, scalable, and secure.

Truly modern cloud-native artifact management - no instances, no headaches

Unlike JFrog, which relies on self-managed or cloud-hosted instances, Cloudsmith delivers artifact management as a fully managed, cloud-native service with no infrastructure to provision, patch, or maintain. Built for massive scale with a globally distributed edge network, integrated security, and seamless CI/CD integrations, Cloudsmith simplifies your software supply chain and accelerates delivery. One platform. No servers. Just software that works.

Global performance, proven uptime, elastic by design

Cloudsmith’s fully managed, cloud-native architecture, with a globally distributed edge network, delivers consistently fast artifact access wherever your teams and pipelines run. Unlike legacy tools that rely on static, self-managed instances, Cloudsmith scales elastically to handle changes in demand without degradation. With proven uptime, built-in resilience, and zero operational overhead, Cloudsmith adapts as your needs evolve—no manual intervention required.

Stay ahead of emerging threats with built-in governance

As software supply chain threats evolve, so must your approach to governance. Cloudsmith brings security, compliance, and governance into every stage of the software supply chain with native Enterprise Policy Management. Define and automate rules for access, provenance, retention, and more—at scale, in code, and aligned with your internal policies. It’s governance that meets developers where they are, without the friction of manual oversight or bolt-on tools.

A better developer experience, from day one and beyond

Every detail of Cloudsmith is designed with developers in mind—from onboarding to daily workflows. We pair white-glove onboarding and expert migration help with a developer experience that feels intuitive from day one. From automated workflows to real-time insights, every part of the platform is designed to reduce friction. And when you need a human, our responsive team is right there—no ticket limbo, no runaround.

Built for the future: Cloudsmith AI/ML format support

AI is reshaping how software is built, distributed, and consumed—and your artifact platform should keep up. That’s why Cloudsmith is introducing early access support for AI/ML model formats, including key packaging and distribution workflows for machine learning artifacts. Cloudsmith is building a platform that supports not just containers and packages, but the next generation of artifacts powering AI and machine learning pipelines.

Feature Comparison

Cloudsmith vs JFrog Artifactory

If you're comparing Cloudsmith and JFrog, here are the facts.

Migration planning resources

We’ve compiled a no-pressure guide and workbook to help you assess a migration project. While every migration is driven by a bespoke support plan, this guide breaks down the key steps involved in most migrations.

Frequently asked questions

1. Is Cloudsmith a comparable JFrog alternative?
   Yes. Both platforms provide universal artifact management and support 30+ package formats for enterprise DevOps teams. However, they serve different operational philosophies.

2. Why do teams choose Cloudsmith as a JFrog alternative?
   Engineering organizations often evaluate alternatives to JFrog when they aim to reduce operational overhead by eliminating the ongoing toil of maintaining artifact repository infrastructure.

3. What makes Cloudsmith a suitable Artifactory alternative?
   Cloudsmith offers "Single Source of Truth" capabilities, including universal format support, vulnerability scanning, and fine-grained access control.

4. How do you handle a JFrog migration to Cloudsmith?
   A JFrog migration is a structured process facilitated by Cloudsmith, beginning with a repository audit and leading to policy alignment.