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Amazon ECR vs Harbor comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon ECR
Ranking in Container Registry
1st
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Harbor
Ranking in Container Registry
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Container Registry category, the mindshare of Amazon ECR is 16.4%, down from 19.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Harbor is 28.6%, up from 25.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Registry
 

Featured Reviews

Rikin Parekh - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps to store Docker containers and images but deployment can be complex
If there were a way to use containers as tasks directly, that would simplify things. Currently, when we use EC2 instances, scaling horizontally means increasing the instance count by five times, which might not be cost-effective. Maybe using containers directly for tasks could be a better option. Setting up this product initially does take quite a bit of time, and maintaining it also requires effort. Doing it via command line would be challenging, so I find it easier to manage through the interface.
reviewer2584182 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhance security with automated vulnerability detection and private registry support
We use Harbor for Docker containers to build from our GitLab CI/CD pipeline. This pipeline then automatically pushes to our Harbor instance. We are still working on storing Helm charts in the Harbor instance as well Harbor has improved our organization's security and stability in our container…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The integration with AWS services is very easy, and the deployment and initial setup are pretty straightforward."
"The most tool's valuable feature is image scanning."
"What I like most about Amazon ECR is that it's swift."
"The Docker compatibility that ECR offers is probably the most beneficial aspect of the solution."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the scanning of images for vulnerabilities."
"The most valuable feature of Amazon ECR is its ease of use and the centralized management console."
"The technical support services are excellent."
"The autoscaling functionality is the main beneficial feature of Amazon ECR. It simplifies management, but some configurations can complicate things a bit."
"The most valuable feature of Harbor is its security scanning capability."
"Right now this is the leading product in this category."
 

Cons

"If there were a way to use containers as tasks directly, that would simplify things. Currently, when we use EC2 instances, scaling horizontally means increasing the instance count by five times, which might not be cost-effective. Maybe using containers directly for tasks could be a better option."
"It would be great if they could also provide a reference to fix the errors or vulnerabilities in the images rather than just notifying us about them."
"There could be improvements to the interface of AWS concerning ECR."
"The UI for managing ECR and other services could be improved. It could be user-friendly compared to other cloud services."
"Improving the documentation for easy understanding will help bring in more clients to use Amazon ECR."
"Its support for system architecture needs improvement."
"The documentation could be improved."
"Deeper integration with other security tools would enhance usability."
"There is a need for more support for public repositories, like the Google Cloud GTR, which is not as integrated as desired."
"The GUI needs to improve."
"The product should integrate better with other storage options."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The main difference between Amazon ECR and other solutions, like Google Kubernetes Engine, is that I haven't personally used GKE. However, I know that GKE costs around $60 per month, which is quite cost-effective."
"The solution's prices are high in India as compared to the US."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to its competitors"
"My company currently has Amazon ECR under the pay-as-you-go model. The tool is more affordable than Azure Container Registry, and it's worth the money."
"Amazon ECR does not have a high cost."
"The product is expensive."
"The cost of the product is free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Insurance Company
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Amazon ECR?
One feature of Amazon ECR that I find particularly useful is its web interface, which makes management easy. The ability to manage and support token image updates is crucial for us. Moreover, utili...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon ECR?
The pricing of ECR is average compared to its competitors.
What needs improvement with Amazon ECR?
There is no room for improvement mentioned; it's good as is.
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Also Known As

Amazon Elastic Container Registry
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Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
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