Buying Sonatype is eventually worth it because time definitely has great value, and security is a requirement as well.
Sonatype Repository Firewall enhances security governance by providing a repository for unsafe packages and features valuable network and intrusion protection. It excels in improving security and development speed by identifying potential threats and timely reporting vulnerable dependencies. However, it lacks container support and AI packages, with limited threat intelligence customization. Concerns include high cost, support issues, and false positives that delay developer efficiency.
