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At a Glance
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Star Rating
(175)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Star Rating
(23)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Sonatype Nexus Repository
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) excels in its integration capabilities, scoring 9.0, which allows seamless connection with other AWS services, making it a preferred choice for teams already embedded in the AWS ecosystem. In contrast, Sonatype Nexus Repository, while also strong in integration, has a slightly lower score, indicating it may not be as fluid for AWS-centric workflows.
  • Reviewers mention that ECR's package management functionality is rated at 8.8, highlighting its effectiveness in managing Docker images. However, users of Sonatype Nexus Repository appreciate its robust package tracking features, scoring 9.0, which provides detailed insights into package versions and dependencies, making it ideal for larger enterprises with complex software supply chains.
  • G2 users indicate that ECR's vulnerability checks score 7.5, suggesting that while it offers basic security features, it may not be as comprehensive as Sonatype Nexus Repository, which has received positive feedback for its advanced vulnerability scanning capabilities, ensuring better security compliance for enterprise users.
  • Users on G2 report that ECR has a higher product direction score of 9.4, indicating strong confidence in its future development and feature enhancements. In contrast, Sonatype Nexus Repository's lower score of 7.4 suggests some users may have concerns about its roadmap and ongoing support.
  • Reviewers mention that ECR's ease of setup is rated at 8.6, which is generally favorable, but users of Sonatype Nexus Repository find it slightly easier to set up, with a score of 8.3, indicating a more straightforward onboarding process for new users.
  • Users say that ECR's quality of support is rated at 8.8, reflecting positive experiences with AWS support channels. However, Sonatype Nexus Repository users report a slightly lower satisfaction with support at 8.3, suggesting that while both products offer support, ECR may provide a more responsive experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
No pricing available
Sonatype Nexus Repository
No pricing available
Free Trial
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
No trial information available
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
143
9.2
17
Ease of Use
8.7
146
8.7
17
Ease of Setup
8.7
69
8.3
8
Ease of Admin
8.5
64
8.8
8
Quality of Support
8.8
138
8.3
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
61
8.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
135
7.4
18
Features by Category
Repository ManagementHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.6
76
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Management
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) and Sonatype Nexus Repository are categorized as Container Registry
Unique Categories
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) has no unique categories
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository is categorized as Repository Management and Build Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
45.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.5%
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
19.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
38.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Information Technology and Services
27.4%
Computer Software
19.6%
Financial Services
7.7%
Telecommunications
4.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
36.9%
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Computer Software
23.8%
Banking
9.5%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Retail
4.8%
Other
23.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rusell G.
RG
Rusell G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I like the fact that it is easy to configure, and one of its positive aspects is the authentication and hosting of multiple applications, this service is quite useful and relatively easy without having so much experience in the subject, it is also...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Entertainment

too much flexibility and creates issues. unintented mis configurations and issues stemming from that. usage limited to set API's

Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Nexus has been very much useful for storing local snapshots for docker images, libraries and war files. This provides the feature of getting repositories from local or public repositories by configuration.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring

Getting started and configuring it requires a learning curve, especially for beginners or those unfamiliar with repository management systems. The flexibility and extensive configuration options of Nexus Repository can sometimes make it complex to set up...

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Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
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Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository Alternatives
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Discussions
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR)
Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) Discussions
What is Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) used for?
1 comment
Divyak G.
DG
To Store Container Images on Cloud Platform, so we can access it from anywhere.Read more
Is AWS ECR free?
1 comment
Divyak G.
DG
It seems like the text you provided is already in English. If you have a different text in an unknown language that you would like translated, please provide...Read more
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Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) has no more discussions with answers
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository Discussions
What is Nexus software used for?
1 comment
Nachiket P.
NP
Nexus Repository Manager helps store application files. It is similar to Github, but is accessible on the company's intranet, rather than on the internet,...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Sonatype Nexus Repository has no more discussions with answers