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Azure Container Registry vs Harbor comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure Container Registry
Ranking in Container Registry
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Harbor
Ranking in Container Registry
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Container Registry category, the mindshare of Azure Container Registry is 10.9%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Harbor is 28.3%, up from 25.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Registry
 

Featured Reviews

Marek Kubovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Configurations are quite simple with tokens that set folder structure or access levels
The setup was quite easy and not complicated at all. Other setups, changes, or implementations of the token skew are quite simple as well. We have the automation to set up the ACR via the Terraform and also have a graphic user interface that makes it quite easy to create. The setup is rated a nine out of ten.
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

"It's great for storing images on containers."
"The continuity screen is a valuable feature."
"The solution has built-in resiliency and replication zone availability so it is very stable."
"Feature-wise, the security model and access controls are pretty straightforward and valuable"
"The portability and elasticity features are the most valuable."
"The whole package is valuable as it allows for easy application cloning and deployment."
"Azure Container Registry is an easy-to-install, easy-to-configure, and easy-to-deploy solution."
"The most valuable feature is that it's easy to download, install and manage."
"Right now this is the leading product in this category."
"The most valuable feature of Harbor is its security scanning capability."
 

Cons

"Implementation needs improvement. We have a lot of open, online sources. Doing a deployment is easy for us. The only issue is when we have VPN connections and we try to pull the images from Container images to the local Dockers, it slows down."
"The setup for Azure Container Registry was a bit complex. Still, the main problem was that whenever a new image was generated, that new Docker image needed to be updated in Azure Container Registry."
"The security, dashboards, and monitoring system could be improved."
"Lacks the option of having access keys stored in a master key vault."
"The solution could always improve its security measures with regard to access."
"The building of images on the container is quite cumbersome."
"The deployment is an area that needs improvement, as it can take some time to deploy."
"The solution has no areas that need improvement."
"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

"I would rate the pricing four out of ten."
"When using Azure Container Registry, it was $1.5 or $1.6 per day, but I'm unsure how much it costs today."
"Azure Container Registry, has no cost, but you pay for storage service."
"The Premium version includes some enhancements but is still quite okay with regard to pricing."
"Azure is a bit expensive."
"The product is competitively priced."
"I have no information on how much Azure Container Registry costs. I know it's the only solution my institution can use, so the cost was approved."
"The cost of the product is free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Azure Container Registry?
Azure Container Registry is an easy-to-install, easy-to-configure, and easy-to-deploy solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Container Registry?
The pricing is on the lower side and not costly. Customers usually pay approximately $500 USD monthly, though this includes multiple services, not just the Azure Container Registry.
What needs improvement with Azure Container Registry?
There is a need for a graphical interface instead of writing code in Visual Studio to create images. Currently, it requires using PowerShell scripts or YAML files, which means needing to know scrip...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Harbor?
Harbor is open source and part of the graduated Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) landscape, making it a cost-effective solution.
What needs improvement with Harbor?
There is a need for more support for public repositories, like the Google Cloud GTR, which is not as integrated as desired. Additionally, more example implementations for installation using Ansible...
What is your primary use case for Harbor?
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 Harbo...
 

Also Known As

Microsoft Azure Container Registry
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Sample Customers

DNV GL, Alaska Airlines, Finastra
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