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JFrog Artifactory vs Vultr

JFrog Artifactory logo

JFrog Artifactory

Developer Tools

The Universal Binary Repository

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Vultr logo

Vultr

Cloud

High performance cloud compute

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: JFrog Artifactory pro tier limited-time pricing at $50/month (regular rate $150/month); overages charged per GB at tiered rates; Vultr vultr Cloud Compute pricing as captured 31 December 2022 started at $5/month (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB storage, 1TB transfer), scaling to $10/month and $20/month with more vCPU/RAM/storage; bandwidth overage billed at $0.01 to $0.05 per GB depending on plan
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JFrog Artifactory and Vultr actually diverge.

Attributes where JFrog Artifactory and Vultr differ
AttributeJFrog ArtifactoryVultr
PlatformsWebWeb, Api, Cli
CategoryDeveloper ToolsCloud
FoundedUnknown2014

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (usage-based), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in JFrog Artifactory

Nothing recorded that Vultr does not also cover.

Only in Vultr

  • Cloud servers
  • Bare metal servers
  • Block storage
  • Object storage
  • Load balancers
  • Kubernetes
  • Firewalls
  • Private networks

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

JFrog Artifactory

  • Governing AI models and agents in single source of truthnot Vultr
  • Syncing artifacts across federated repositories in multiple sitesnot Vultr
  • Blocking risky and non-compliant open-source packages proactivelynot Vultr
  • Automating source code vulnerability remediation in real-timenot Vultr
  • Collecting compliance evidence throughout software lifecyclenot Vultr

Vultr

  • High performance computingnot JFrog Artifactory
  • Game serversnot JFrog Artifactory
  • Streamingnot JFrog Artifactory
  • Database hostingnot JFrog Artifactory
  • Application serversnot JFrog Artifactory

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

JFrog Artifactory

  • Pro tier limited-time pricing at $50/month (regular rate $150/month); overages charged per GB at tiered rates
  • Enterprise+ plan requires custom quote; specific pricing not published
  • Consumption-based model adds unpredictability to monthly costs for variable storage needs

Vultr

  • Vultr Cloud Compute pricing as captured 31 December 2022 started at $5/month (1 vCPU, 1GB RAM, 25GB storage, 1TB transfer), scaling to $10/month and $20/month with more vCPU/RAM/storage; bandwidth overage billed at $0.01 to $0.05 per GB depending on plan

Pricing, plan by plan

JFrog Artifactory

Free
  • Pro$50/month
    • Limited-time offer pricing (regularly $150/month)
    • 25 GB storage included monthly
    • Tiered overage pricing: $1.25 per GB at 25-1,204 GB usage
  • Enterprise X$950/month
    • 125 GB storage included
    • High availability and artifact federation
    • SSO and advanced security scanning included

Vultr

Free
  • Cloud Compute$2.5/month
    • 512MB RAM
    • 10GB SSD
    • 500GB bandwidth
  • Bare Metal$32/month
    • Dedicated hardware
    • High performance
    • Full root access

Which should you pick?

Choose JFrog Artifactory if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Vultr if

  • You need cloud servers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api, Cli.
  • You also want bare metal servers.

Questions people ask

Is JFrog Artifactory or Vultr better?
Neither clearly leads. JFrog Artifactory starts at Free and Vultr at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JFrog Artifactory or Vultr?
JFrog Artifactory starts at Free and Vultr at Free.
Does JFrog Artifactory or Vultr run on more platforms?
JFrog Artifactory runs on Web. Vultr runs on Web, Api, Cli.
Can I use JFrog Artifactory for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is JFrog Artifactory best used for?
JFrog Artifactory is most often used for governing ai models and agents in single source of truth, syncing artifacts across federated repositories in multiple sites, blocking risky and non-compliant open-source packages proactively, automating source code vulnerability remediation in real-time. Of those, governing ai models and agents in single source of truth and syncing artifacts across federated repositories in multiple sites are not what Vultr is typically brought in for.
What can JFrog Artifactory do that Vultr cannot?
Vultr covers Cloud servers, Bare metal servers, Block storage, Object storage.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JFrog Artifactory: How much does JFrog Artifactory cost?

JFrog Artifactory Pro is currently $50 per month (limited-time rate; regular $150/month) with 25 GB included and $1.25 per GB for overages. Enterprise X starts at $950 per month with 125 GB included. Enterprise+ plans use custom pricing available through sales.

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JFrog Artifactory: What are JFrog's data storage limits?

JFrog Artifactory charges based on consumption: Pro includes 25 GB monthly with tiered overage costs ($1.25/GB at 25-1,204 GB, $1.00/GB at 1,204-2,024 GB, $0.75/GB above 2,024 GB). Enterprise X includes 125 GB with similar tiered overages for additional storage.

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