GitLab Container Registry
A secure and private registry for your Docker images.
Overview
The GitLab Container Registry is a secure and private registry for your Docker images. Built on open source software, the GitLab Container Registry is completely integrated with GitLab. This makes it easy to manage your images, automate your CI/CD pipelines, and streamline your development workflow. You can use the GitLab Container Registry to store and share your Docker images, and to build and deploy your containerized applications.
✨ Key Features
- Integrated with GitLab source code management and CI/CD
- Private and public container image repositories
- Fine-grained access control tied to your GitLab projects
- Vulnerability scanning for container images
- Cleanup policies to automatically remove old images
- Support for the Docker Registry V2 API
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration into the all-in-one GitLab DevOps platform
- Single application for the entire software development lifecycle
- Open source core with a large community
Unique Value: A seamless and integrated experience for managing container images alongside your source code and CI/CD pipelines within a single DevOps platform.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- CI/CD pipelines for containerized applications within GitLab
- Private image hosting for development and production environments
- Version control for Docker images alongside source code
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using GitLab for source code management and CI/CD
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more unified and streamlined workflow for GitLab users compared to using a separate, third-party container registry.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: 5 GB of storage and 10 GB of data transfer per month
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