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zot vs Sonatype Nexus Repository: catalog facts
zot	Sonatype Nexus Repository
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license.	Freemium Free Community Edition to self-host, with paid editions and a managed cloud service.
macOS, Linux, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Single static binary with no external services Runs without root privileges	Supports packages across many languages and formats Proxies and caches external repositories
Aimed at users comfortable running server software No graphical desktop client	Aimed at teams and organisations rather than individuals Many features are reserved for paid editions
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Closed 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 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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