Upgrade from JFrog Artifactory

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

Modern pipelines need modern tools. See why JFrog Artifactory customers are switching to Cloudsmith.

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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.
Artifact management
Cloudsmith
JFrog
Deployment model
Cloudsmith
Fully hosted, Cloud-Native SaaS
JFrog
Self-hosted or JFrog-hosted
Universal artifact management
Cloudsmith has Universal artifact management
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Universal artifact management
JFrog
Built Cloud-native from the start
Cloudsmith has Built Cloud-native from the start
Cloudsmith
JFrog does not have Built Cloud-native from the start
JFrog
Security and compliance
Cloudsmith
JFrog
Policy as code
Cloudsmith has Policy as code
Cloudsmith
JFrog does not have Policy as code
JFrog
Enterprise policy management
Cloudsmith
Included in Advanced Security
JFrog
Curation (paid add-on)
Security data sources
Cloudsmith
15+ including NVD
JFrog
15+ including NVD
Software distribution
Cloudsmith
JFrog
Global package delivery network
Cloudsmith has Global package delivery network
Cloudsmith
Built-in global CDN (multi-region)
JFrog has Global package delivery network
JFrog
Requires additional configuration and possibly additional licensing
Multi-region redundancy
Cloudsmith has Multi-region redundancy
Cloudsmith
Built-in by default (SaaS, multi-region architecture).
JFrog has Multi-region redundancy
JFrog
Possible, but manual via HA/replication configuration
Intelligent edge caching
Cloudsmith has Intelligent edge caching
Cloudsmith
Automatic edge caching with region-aware delivery
JFrog has Intelligent edge caching
JFrog
Requires configuration
Support
Cloudsmith
JFrog
G2 Rating
Cloudsmith
4.5 Stars
JFrog
4.3 Stars
24/7, 99.9% SLA
Cloudsmith has 24/7, 99.9% SLA
Cloudsmith
JFrog has 24/7, 99.9% SLA
JFrog
Communication
Cloudsmith
Shared Slack channel for Ultra and Enterprise
JFrog
Limited number of named support contacts
Professional services
Cloudsmith
Included for Ultra and Enterprise
JFrog
Requires additional fees and a Statement of Work
User experience
Cloudsmith
Intuitive and modern developer-friendly UI
JFrog
Legacy UI
Ecosystem
Cloudsmith
JFrog
Enterprise ecosystem‑ready
Cloudsmith has Enterprise ecosystem‑ready
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Enterprise ecosystem‑ready
JFrog
Chainguard integration
Cloudsmith has Chainguard integration
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Chainguard integration
JFrog
MCP support
Cloudsmith has MCP support
Cloudsmith
JFrog has MCP support
JFrog
Control, governance & visibility
Cloudsmith
JFrog
Insights
Cloudsmith has Insights
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Insights
JFrog
Client logs
Cloudsmith has Client logs
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Client logs
JFrog
Audit logs
Cloudsmith has Audit logs
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Audit logs
JFrog
Package logs
Cloudsmith has Package logs
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Package logs
JFrog
Log exports
Cloudsmith has Log exports
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Log exports
JFrog
Datadog integration
Cloudsmith has Datadog integration
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Datadog integration
JFrog
Retention rules
Cloudsmith has Retention rules
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Retention rules
JFrog
Entitlement tokens
Cloudsmith has Entitlement tokens
Cloudsmith
JFrog has Entitlement tokens
JFrog
JFrog to Cloudsmith migration guide

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.

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Cloudsmith has transformed how we manage software, making our entire delivery process more secure and efficient.

Toshio Kenyon

Engineering Manager

Before

Diligent’s processes for managing, storing, and delivering software artifacts securely were becoming cumbersome. They needed to increase visibility, and ensure security and compliance across all their repositories.

With Cloudsmith
  • Secure artifact management
  • Global distribution out of the box
  • Usage insights & full audit trail
Results
  • Faster release cycles
  • Reliable pipeline stability
  • Scaling and replication headaches eliminated
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Customers love Cloudsmith
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Technical documentation

Technical documentation to support your migration

We’ve compiled a range of technical resources to enable your migration to Cloudsmith.
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