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Clair vs Harbor: catalog facts
Clair	Harbor
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Static analysis of image layers without running containers Separate indexer, matcher and notifier components	Built-in vulnerability scanning and content signing Role-based access control with identity integration
Runs as a service, so it needs setup rather than a single command Aimed at registries and pipelines more than individual desktop use	Heavier to run than a plain registry Needs Docker or Kubernetes to install
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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