# JSR vs Verdaccio

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Verdaccio

| Attribute | JSR | Verdaccio |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 46.5 (42% (low)) | 67.5 (77% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 57 | 63 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 0 | 4,188 |
| adoption.github_stars | 2,977 | 17,912 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | - | 656,845 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source package registry for JavaScript and TypeScript that publishes ECMAScript modules natively. It works across multiple JavaScript runtimes including Node.js, Deno, Bun, and Cloudflare Workers, with built-in TypeScript support, automatic documentation generation, and interoperability with npm packages. It is indexed under Package Registries.","source":"https://jsr.io","question":"What is JSR?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"JSR is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://jsr.io","question":"Is JSR free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"JSR supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://jsr.io","question":"What platforms does JSR support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. JSR can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://jsr.io","question":"Can JSR be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for JSR, including Node.js, Deno, Bun, Cloudflare Workers, npm and Algolia. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://jsr.io","question":"What does JSR integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. JSR 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/jsr-io/jsr","question":"Is JSR open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"Verdaccio is an open-source, lightweight registry for managing npm packages locally within an organization. It runs with minimal configuration, proxies remote registries to cache packages locally, and supports private package hosting without requiring external infrastructure. It is indexed under Package Registries.","source":"https://verdaccio.org","question":"What is Verdaccio?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Verdaccio offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://verdaccio.org","question":"Is Verdaccio free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Verdaccio supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://verdaccio.org","question":"What platforms does Verdaccio support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Verdaccio can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://verdaccio.org","question":"Can Verdaccio be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 13 integrations for Verdaccio, including npm, yarn, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage and Snyk, plus 5 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://verdaccio.org","question":"What does Verdaccio integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Verdaccio 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/verdaccio/verdaccio","question":"Is Verdaccio open source?","confidence":0.99}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source package registry for JavaScript and TypeScript that publishes ECMAScript modules natively. It works across multiple JavaScript runtimes including Node.js, Deno, Bun, and Cloudflare Workers, with built-in TypeScript support, automatic documentation generation, and interoperability with npm packages. | Self-hosted package registry software that lets you publish private packages, cache public ones, and integrate seamlessly with npm, pnpm, or yarn. Designed for both local development and team deployment. |
| features.capabilities | `{"role":"public_registry","ecosystem":"polyglot","deployment":"saas","open_source":"oss","pricing_model":"free","package_formats":"single","private_packages":true,"supply_chain_integrity":true}` | `{"role":"private_hosted_registry","ecosystem":"js","deployment":"cli_local","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}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 5 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Node.js"},{"name":"Deno"},{"name":"Bun"},{"name":"Cloudflare Workers"},{"name":"npm"},{"name":"Algolia"},{"name":"GitHub","native":true}]` | `[{"name":"npm"},{"name":"yarn"},{"name":"pnpm"},{"name":"Docker"},{"name":"Kubernetes"},{"name":"Helm"},{"name":"Amazon S3"},{"name":"Google Cloud Storage"},{"name":"Snyk"},{"name":"Ansible"},{"name":"nx"},{"name":"create-react-app"},{"name":"Angular CLI"},{"name":"Storybook"}]` |
| language.primary | Rust | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | MIT | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"linux":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Public","features":["Publish packages","ECMAScript modules","Automatic API documentation","TypeScript support","Cross-runtime compatibility"],"description":"Free public package registry","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://jsr.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T08:31:11.032Z"}` | `{"type":"free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://verdaccio.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T15:09:16.261Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | free |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 3 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v7.0.0-next-7.30","date":"2026-10-03T21:04:50Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0.0-next-7.30"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.10.5","date":"2026-10-03T19:49:48Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.10.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v7.0.0-next-7.29","date":"2026-09-27T19:49:46Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0.0-next-7.29"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v7.0.0-next-7.28","date":"2026-09-26T12:37:36Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0.0-next-7.28"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.10.4","date":"2026-09-20T15:25:55Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.10.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.10.3","date":"2026-09-05T19:37:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.10.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v7.0.0-next-7.27","date":"2026-09-04T21:02:51Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0.0-next-7.27"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.10.2","date":"2026-09-02T20:52:18Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.10.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v7.0.0-next-7.26","date":"2026-08-30T16:52:49Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0.0-next-7.26"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v7.0.0-next-7.25","date":"2026-08-30T13:11:45Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0.0-next-7.25"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.10.1","date":"2026-08-26T20:51:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v7.0.0-next-7.24","date":"2026-08-18T16:52:43Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0.0-next-7.24"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.10.0","date":"2026-08-18T06:06:54Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.9.3","date":"2026-08-17T21:52:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.9.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.9.2","date":"2026-08-02T17:52:15Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.9.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.9.1","date":"2026-08-02T08:26:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.9.0","date":"2026-07-26T20:05:02Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.8.0","date":"2026-07-13T20:50:22Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v7.0.0-next-7.23","date":"2026-07-11T12:39:21Z","type":"prerelease","version":"v7.0.0-next-7.23"},{"url":"https://github.com/verdaccio/verdaccio/releases/tag/v6.7.4","date":"2026-06-21T08:01:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v6.7.4"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| security.trust_center | - | https://verdaccio.org/community/security |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fjsr-io%2Fjsr&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":1,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=verdaccio&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"MODERATE"}` |

## Capabilities (Package Registries)

| Capability | JSR | Verdaccio |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Role | Public registry | Private hosted registry |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Ecosystem / language | Polyglot | JavaScript |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | SaaS | CLI-local |
| **Formats** |  |  |
| Package formats supported | Single ecosystem | Single ecosystem |
| **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 | Open-source |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Free / OSS | Free / OSS |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T22:11:52.586Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*