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At a Glance
Packagist
Packagist
Star Rating
(14)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Star Rating
(23)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Sonatype Nexus Repository
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Sonatype Nexus Repository excels in package access control with a score of 8.5, while Packagist shines even brighter with a score of 9.3, indicating a more robust feature set for managing user permissions and access to packages.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have strong integration capabilities, each scoring 9.0, but users on G2 highlight that Sonatype Nexus Repository offers more extensive integration options with enterprise tools, making it a better fit for larger organizations.
  • G2 users note that Packagist outperforms Sonatype Nexus Repository in ease of use, scoring 9.8 compared to Nexus's 8.7, suggesting that Packagist provides a more intuitive interface and user experience for small businesses.
  • Reviewers say that Sonatype Nexus Repository's vulnerability checks score 7.5, which is lower than Packagist's 8.3, indicating that Packagist may offer more comprehensive security features for managing package vulnerabilities.
  • Users report that Sonatype Nexus Repository has a solid package tracking feature with a score of 9.0, but Packagist slightly edges it out with a score of 9.2, suggesting that users may find it easier to monitor package versions and updates with Packagist.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products have automation features, Packagist's automation score of 9.0 surpasses Sonatype Nexus Repository's 8.7, indicating that Packagist may provide more streamlined processes for automating package management tasks.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Packagist
No pricing available
Sonatype Nexus Repository
No pricing available
Free Trial
Packagist
Free Trial is available
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
9
9.2
17
Ease of Use
9.8
9
8.7
17
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.3
8
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
8
Quality of Support
8.1
8
8.3
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
8
7.4
18
Features by Category
Repository ManagementHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
9.0
8
8.6
12
Functionality
9.3
7
8.8
10
9.0
7
9.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
8
8.3
5
7.5
8
Management
9.3
7
8.5
10
9.2
6
9.0
10
9.0
7
8.7
10
8.7
5
8.2
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Packagist
Packagist
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Packagist and Sonatype Nexus Repository are categorized as Repository Management
Unique Categories
Packagist
Packagist has no unique categories
Sonatype Nexus Repository
Sonatype Nexus Repository is categorized as Build Automation and Container Registry
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Packagist
Packagist
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
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
Packagist
Packagist
Computer Software
30.8%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Translation and Localization
7.7%
Telecommunications
7.7%
Information Services
7.7%
Other
30.8%
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%
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Discussions
Packagist
Packagist Discussions
What could improve this application, I think the buttons, the interface should be more pleasing to the eye, and a help page like a tutorial or something for new users.
2 Comments
FJ
Yes. I also have the same thought, if they improved the interface, the platform would improve many times.Read more
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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
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