Google Artifact Registry vs Quay.io

A detailed comparison to help you choose between Google Artifact Registry and Quay.io.

Google Artifact Registry

Google Artifact Registry

Universal package manager from Google Cloud

Quay.io

Quay.io

Enterprise container registry from Red Hat

Overview
Rating3.6 (299 reviews)4.5 (312 reviews)
Pricing modelfreemiumfreemium
Starting priceFree tier availableFree tier available
Best forGCP-invested teams wanting a universal package and container registry with built-in vulnerability scanningEnterprise teams using Red Hat/OpenShift who need enterprise security scanning and audit logging for containers
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Google Artifact Registry

Pros

  • + Multi-format: Docker, Helm, npm, Maven, Python
  • + Vulnerability scanning built-in
  • + Deep GKE and Cloud Build integration

Cons

  • - GCP ecosystem required
  • - Pricing per GB storage and egress
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Quay.io

Pros

  • + Enterprise security scanning for CVEs
  • + Robot accounts for CI/CD automation
  • + Red Hat support and trust

Cons

  • - Red Hat pricing model can be complex
  • - Less developer-friendly than Docker Hub for individuals
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