--- title: "Cloudsmith: Secure alternative to AWS CodeArtifact" description: "Looking for an alternative to AWS CodeArtifact? See a head-to-head analysis of Cloudsmith vs AWS CodeArtifact on features, pricing, and security to choose the best artifact repository." canonical_url: "https://cloudsmith.com/switch/aws-codeartifact" last_updated: "2026-05-28T09:42:51Z" --- # Cloudsmith: Secure alternative to AWS CodeArtifact Upgrade From AWS CodeArtifact ## Cloudsmith: **Secure alternative to AWS CodeArtifact** for modern software supply chains [Book a demo](/book-a-migration-consultation) ## Four reasons engineering teams switch from AWS CodeArtifact to Cloudsmith AWS CodeArtifact is a capable package management tool for teams already deep in the AWS ecosystem, but it has no built-in supply chain security layer, limited format support, and no path to multi-cloud governance. Cloudsmith gives you a private registry with pre-ingestion security blocking and policy enforcement across your entire supply chain – without any infrastructure to manage. ### Comprehensive supply chain security, built in from day one Cloudsmith goes beyond storing and distributing packages; it actively secures your software supply chain at the point of ingestion, before a package ever reaches your developers. Built-in vulnerability monitoring, malware detection, license compliance, SBOM generation, and automated policy enforcement give your team a control layer without additional tooling. ### 30+ package formats, unified under one platform As engineering stacks grow, so do format requirements. Teams evaluating AWS CodeArtifact quickly discover its limits with only 8 supported formats. Cloudsmith supports 30+ formats natively, including npm, PyPI, Maven, NuGet, Docker, Debian, Helm, Alpine, Cargo, RubyGems, and more; all managed from a single platform with a unified access model. No separate registries, no workarounds. ### Cloud-agnostic architecture, built for multi-cloud and hybrid teams Cloudsmith is designed as a cloud-agnostic artifact repository for multi-cloud environments, integrating natively with every major CI/CD platform regardless of which cloud providers you’re invested in. Whether your pipelines live in AWS, GCP, Azure, or a hybrid combination, Cloudsmith travels with them. One registry and one policy model. ### Built for the AI development era AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot are changing how developers write and ship software and introduce new artifact management risk. LLM-assisted code generation can pull in unreviewed, unscanned packages without a developer noticing. Cloudsmith gives security and platform teams a single enforcement point across every dependency, whether it came from a human or an AI tool. We’re built for how engineering teams are working today. Feature Comparison ## Cloudsmith vs AWS CodeArtifact Which one is right for your team? AWS CodeArtifact to Cloudsmith Migration Guide ## Migration planning resources We’ve compiled a no-pressure guide 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. ## What customers say after switching [Read the complete case study](/customers/cloudsmith-and-pagerduty) ## Customers love Cloudsmith [Read customer reviews](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudsmith/reviews) ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cloudsmith a good alternative to AWS CodeArtifact? Yes. Cloudsmith gives you everything CodeArtifact offers, plus supply chain security, 30+ package formats, enterprise identity management, and cloud-agnostic architecture. It's purpose-built for teams that have outgrown a basic package store. ### How long does a migration from AWS CodeArtifact take? Most migrations for small-to-medium setups can be completed in hours to a few days. Larger enterprise migrations with complex access policies and many repositories may take longer. Enterprise customers receive a dedicated migration engineer to scope and manage the full process. ### Does Cloudsmith support all the formats I currently use in CodeArtifact? Yes. Cloudsmith supports all eight formats available in CodeArtifact (npm, PyPI, Maven, NuGet, Swift, RubyGems, Cargo, and generic packages) plus 20+ additional formats including Docker, Debian, Helm, Alpine, and more. ### Does AWS CodeArtifact have vulnerability scanning? No, CodeArtifact has no built-in security scanning of any kind. Cloudsmith includes vulnerability scanning, malware detection, licence compliance, and SBOM generation out of the box. ### Will Cloudsmith work with my existing AWS pipelines? Yes. Cloudsmith integrates natively with AWS CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and IAM via OIDC, and works just as well outside AWS. It's cloud-agnostic by design. ### Is Cloudsmith more expensive than AWS CodeArtifact? CodeArtifact is cheaper at low volumes. Cloudsmith is priced for teams that need security, governance, and multi-format support, capabilities that would otherwise require separate tooling on top of CodeArtifact. ## Talk to us about switching from AWS CodeArtifact [Book a consultation](/book-a-migration-consultation) [Plans and pricing](/pricing)