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Azure Container Registry vs Harbor comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure Container Registry
Ranking in Container Registry
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Harbor
Ranking in Container Registry
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Container Registry category, the mindshare of Azure Container Registry is 11.3%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Harbor is 19.6%, down from 26.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Registry Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Harbor19.6%
Azure Container Registry11.3%
Other69.1%
Container Registry
 

Featured Reviews

Sanjay Sahu - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Manager at Capgemini
Geo-replication and reliable deployments with private endpoints streamline our integration processes
We are using Azure Logic Apps in our integration, in addition to Azure Container Registry The geo-replication features of Azure Container Registry are powerful. They facilitate alias connectivity and architecture implementation with private endpoints. The integration with Azure Kubernetes…
reviewer2584182 - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engineer at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Enhance security with automated vulnerability detection and private registry support
We use Harbor for Docker containers to build from our GitLab CI/CD pipeline. This pipeline then automatically pushes to our Harbor instance. We are still working on storing Helm charts in the Harbor instance as well Harbor has improved our organization's security and stability in our container…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"This is one of the safest private repositories over the cloud that I have, that I can use."
"The scanning of Docker images is the most valuable feature."
"The whole package is valuable as it allows for easy application cloning and deployment."
"Specific tokens can be used to set folder structure or restrict things like read or write access."
"Azure Container Registry is an easy-to-install, easy-to-configure, and easy-to-deploy solution."
"Azure Container Registry can be used to detect vulnerabilities in your image."
"It's running behind a big financial and legal customer, who runs Service Fabric behind a front door, servicing local banking containers on an ISV solution developed internally."
"The geo-replication features of Azure Container Registry are powerful, facilitating alias connectivity and architecture implementation with private endpoints, while the integration with Azure Kubernetes services ensures reliable deployments."
"We decided to switch to using Harbor because there is nothing like it amongst these tools."
"The most valuable feature of Harbor is its security scanning capability."
"Right now this is the leading product in this category."
 

Cons

"The setup for Azure Container Registry was a bit complex. Still, the main problem was that whenever a new image was generated, that new Docker image needed to be updated in Azure Container Registry."
"Implementation needs improvement. We have a lot of open, online sources. Doing a deployment is easy for us. The only issue is when we have VPN connections and we try to pull the images from Container images to the local Dockers, it slows down."
"It should be easier to use. It can have more graphical interfaces to manage containers. At present, the handling or management of the containers is very basic."
"The solution could always improve its security measures with regard to access."
"Lacks the option of having access keys stored in a master key vault."
"While downtime is uncommon, there are occasional server errors like '404 not found' and '504 server not found'. Viewing server logs is not a reliable approach, and improving log visibility would help in troubleshooting efficiently."
"The setup process is mildly complex. There is no straightforward management platform, so there's a level of complexity to it."
"The deployment is an area that needs improvement, as it can take some time to deploy."
"The GUI interface can be better and more user-friendly."
"There is a need for more support for public repositories, like the Google Cloud GTR, which is not as integrated as desired."
"The product should integrate better with other storage options."
"The GUI needs to improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The Premium version includes some enhancements but is still quite okay with regard to pricing."
"The product is competitively priced."
"When using Azure Container Registry, it was $1.5 or $1.6 per day, but I'm unsure how much it costs today."
"I would rate the pricing four out of ten."
"Azure Container Registry, has no cost, but you pay for storage service."
"Azure is a bit expensive."
"I have no information on how much Azure Container Registry costs. I know it's the only solution my institution can use, so the cost was approved."
"The cost of the product is free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise10
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Container Registry?
The pricing is on the lower side and not costly. Customers usually pay approximately $500 USD monthly, though this includes multiple services, not just the Azure Container Registry.
What needs improvement with Azure Container Registry?
The essential tools such as the VMs and Azure Container Registry meet our needs. We have not explored geo-replication features.
What is your primary use case for Azure Container Registry?
I was working with SQL and in Azure DevOps. When the development team created the microservices, the microservices needed the connection with the SQL database. I used the SQL database to connect th...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Harbor?
Harbor is open source and part of the graduated Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) landscape, making it a cost-effective solution.
What needs improvement with Harbor?
There is a need for more support for public repositories, like the Google Cloud GTR, which is not as integrated as desired. Additionally, more example implementations for installation using Ansible...
What is your primary use case for Harbor?
We use Harbor for Docker containers to build from our GitLab CI/CD pipeline. This pipeline then automatically pushes to our Harbor instance. We are still working on storing Helm charts in the Harbo...
 

Also Known As

Microsoft Azure Container Registry
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Sample Customers

DNV GL, Alaska Airlines, Finastra
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