GitLab Container Registry
A secure and private registry for your Docker images.
Overview
The GitLab Container Registry is a secure and private registry for Docker images built into GitLab. It allows you to manage your images alongside your source code and CI/CD pipelines, providing a seamless DevOps experience.
✨ Key Features
- Integrated with GitLab source code management and CI/CD
- Fine-grained access control tied to GitLab users and groups
- Supports Docker and OCI images
- Built-in security scanning
- No need for a separate registry tool
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration within a single DevOps platform
- Permissions are inherited from source code projects
- Simplifies tooling and vendor management
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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