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Distribution vs Harbor: catalog facts
Distribution	Harbor
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Lightweight self-hosted image registry Includes metrics, notifications and health checks	Built-in vulnerability scanning and content signing Role-based access control with identity integration
No built-in web interface or vulnerability scanning Access control and user management need extra setup	Heavier to run than a plain registry Needs Docker or Kubernetes to install
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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