# Composer/Packagist vs JFrog Artifactory

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Composer/Packagist

| Attribute | Composer/Packagist | JFrog Artifactory |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.6 (50% (medium)) | 36.2 (66% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 51 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 35,414 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 29,550 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Composer is a PHP dependency management tool that uses a centralized package repository (Packagist.org) to discover and install project dependencies. It supports version control integration, security scanning, and both public and private package repositories. It is indexed under Package Registries.","source":"https://packagist.org","question":"What is Composer/Packagist?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Composer/Packagist offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://packagist.org","question":"Is Composer/Packagist free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Composer/Packagist supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://packagist.org","question":"What platforms does Composer/Packagist support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Composer/Packagist can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://packagist.org","question":"Can Composer/Packagist be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Composer/Packagist, including GitHub, Subversion and Mercurial. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://packagist.org","question":"What does Composer/Packagist integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Composer/Packagist is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/composer/composer","question":"Is Composer/Packagist open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"JFrog Artifactory is a universal artifact and ML model repository manager that provides end-to-end visibility, security, and control for automating delivery of trusted releases as part of the JFrog software supply chain platform. It is indexed under Package Registries.","source":"https://jfrog.com/artifactory/","question":"What is JFrog Artifactory?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to JFrog Artifactory. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://jfrog.com/artifactory/","question":"What platforms does JFrog Artifactory support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for JFrog Artifactory, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://jfrog.com/artifactory/","question":"Can JFrog Artifactory be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for JFrog Artifactory, including ServiceNow, GitHub, NVIDIA, Docker, Maven and Sonar. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://jfrog.com/artifactory/","question":"What does JFrog Artifactory integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Composer is a PHP dependency management tool that uses a centralized package repository (Packagist.org) to discover and install project dependencies. It supports version control integration, security scanning, and both public and private package repositories. | A repository management system that centralizes storage and distribution of software components, containers, packages, and AI models with integrated security controls and version management. |
| features.capabilities | `{"role":"public_registry","ecosystem":"php","deployment":"both","workspaces":true,"open_source":"oss","pricing_model":"free","upstream_proxy":true,"package_formats":"single","private_packages":true,"vuln_license_scanning":true,"lockfile_deterministic":true,"supply_chain_integrity":true}` | `{"role":"private_hosted_registry","ecosystem":"polyglot","deployment":"saas","open_source":"closed","upstream_proxy":true,"package_formats":"multi","private_packages":true,"vuln_license_scanning":true,"supply_chain_integrity":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 100 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Git"},{"name":"Subversion"},{"name":"Mercurial"}]` | `[{"name":"ServiceNow"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"NVIDIA"},{"name":"Docker"},{"name":"Maven"},{"name":"Sonar"},{"name":"npm"},{"name":"PyPI"},{"name":"NuGet"},{"name":"Helm"},{"name":"Terraform"},{"name":"Ansible"},{"name":"Debian"},{"name":"RPM"},{"name":"Conan"},{"name":"OCI"},{"name":"Hugging Face"},{"name":"LDAP"},{"name":"SAML"},{"name":"Red Hat"}]` |
| language.primary | PHP | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://packagist.org","retrievedAt":"2026-09-10T16:03:11.144Z"}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | 6 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.10.3","date":"2026-08-27T11:41:32Z","type":"stable","version":"2.10.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.2.30","date":"2026-08-27T11:41:29Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.30"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.10.2","date":"2026-07-01T09:33:23Z","type":"stable","version":"2.10.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.2.29","date":"2026-07-01T09:32:54Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.29"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.10.1","date":"2026-06-04T08:29:43Z","type":"stable","version":"2.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.10.0","date":"2026-05-28T10:53:10Z","type":"stable","version":"2.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.10.0-RC2","date":"2026-05-20T13:43:05Z","type":"prerelease","version":"2.10.0-RC2"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.9.8","date":"2026-05-13T07:40:30Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.2.28","date":"2026-05-13T07:40:14Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.28"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/1.10.28","date":"2026-05-13T09:07:04Z","type":"stable","version":"1.10.28"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.9.7","date":"2026-04-14T11:36:04Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.9.6","date":"2026-04-14T09:46:45Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.2.27","date":"2026-04-14T09:46:42Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.27"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.10.0-RC1","date":"2026-04-01T14:00:19Z","type":"stable","version":"2.10.0-RC1"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.9.5","date":"2026-01-29T10:45:46Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.9.4","date":"2026-01-22T13:12:55Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.9.3","date":"2025-12-30T12:53:32Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.2.26","date":"2025-12-30T12:52:58Z","type":"stable","version":"2.2.26"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.9.2","date":"2025-11-19T21:07:13Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/composer/composer/releases/tag/2.9.1","date":"2025-11-13T15:18:16Z","type":"stable","version":"2.9.1"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.99 |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"Red Hat Partner Vulnerability Scanner Certification","status":"active"},{"name":"Red Hat Certified OpenShift Operator","status":"active"},{"name":"Red Hat Certified UBI Container Image","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.9 | - |
| security.trust_center | - | https://jfrog.com/blog/compliance-made-easy-with-jfrog-xray/ |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":17,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=packagist&package_name=composer%2Fcomposer&per_page=100","last_12m":9,"max_severity":"HIGH"}` | - |

## Capabilities (Package Registries)

| Capability | Composer/Packagist | JFrog Artifactory |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Role | Public registry | Private hosted registry |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Ecosystem / language | PHP | Polyglot |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Both | SaaS |
| **Formats** |  |  |
| Package formats supported | Single ecosystem | Many formats |
| **Hosting** |  |  |
| Private / scoped packages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upstream proxy / caching | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Resolution** |  |  |
| Lockfile / deterministic installs | ✓ | - |
| Workspaces / monorepo | ✓ | - |
| Content-addressable store | - | - |
| **Supply chain** |  |  |
| Supply-chain integrity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vulnerability / licence scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Openness | Open-source | Closed |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Free / OSS | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:06:33.705Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*