Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own JFrog

Replace JFrog with a custom build. Software Supply Chain Solutions for DevOps & Security - Deliver Trusted Software in the AI Era

Weekend Project
46 features8 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 46 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 46 features

Security(15 features)

Agentic RemediationAIPremium

Accelerate code delivery and reduce risk through real-time AI-automated source code and dependency vulnerability remediation

Application SecurityPremium

Continuously monitor for and remediate CVEs throughout application lifecycle even post-release with prioritized remediation

Code & Binary SCAPremium

Software Composition Analysis to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities (CVEs) and license compliance issues in open-source dependencies for both source and binary code

Code Security Scanning (SAST)Premium

Static Application Security Testing to identify code vulnerabilities

Contextual Security AnalysisPremium

Security analysis with contextual information for better vulnerability remediation

+10 more in this category

MLOps(11 features)

Advanced DeploymentsAIPremium

Leverage A/B testing and shadow deployments for enhanced evaluation of model performance

AI CatalogAIPremium

The single source of truth for your AI ecosystem enabling organizations to rapidly adopt AI with governance, security, and compliance

AI/ML Lifecycle ManagementAIPremium

Core functionality for data scientists and engineers including experiment tracking, model training, and model/build registry

AI/ML ServingAIPremium

Take models to production with real-time/batch streaming, model monitoring, observability, drift monitoring, and analytics

Comprehensive ML Model RegistryAI

Advanced model registry allowing teams to store all model data, files, and components together for simplified versioning, traceability, and distribution

+6 more in this category

DevOps(7 features)

Advanced Network TopologiesPremium

Optimize distribution and consumption of artifacts across complex topologies with private edge nodes and CDN

Artifact FederationPremium

Extend SDLC across multiple locations by automatically syncing artifacts across federated repositories with one-way and bi-directional replication

Automated CleanupPremium

Run user-defined automated policies to ensure repository hygiene with logged and auditable cleanup runs

High Availability SetupPremium

Deploy multiple redundant nodes to ensure continuous uptime, load balancing, and failover support

Immutable Release DistributionPremium

Ensure the integrity of releases through to consumption with immutable multi-technology Release Bundles and permission-based distribution hubs

+2 more in this category

Governance(4 features)

Application GovernancePremium

Ensure security, quality, compliance and operational policies are met at every stage by managing and tracking every version throughout its lifecycle

Application OwnershipPremium

Minimize MTTR and confusion by assigning owners and business criticality to each application with automatic package and artifact assignment

JFrog AppTrustPremium

DevGovOps solution to ensure software integrity and compliance with evidence-based policy gates across the SDLC

Partner Evidence EcosystemPremium

Streamline compliance and operations by automatically collecting evidence (attestations) throughout the application lifecycle leveraging ecosystem partners

Access Control(2 features)

Artifact + Access FederationPremium

Simplify user management for federated JFrog sites with unified control point for users, groups, access, and tokens across connected services

Enterprise Access Control (SSO)Premium

Manage users and groups at scale with OOTB identity management integrations using SAML and SCIM with granular RBAC permissions

Container Management(2 features)

Scalable Container Registry

Manage containers alongside Helm charts with image layer-based management, full traceability, and detailed visibility into the application layer

Unlimited Docker Hub Pulls

Unlimited unauthenticated public Docker Hub registry pulls via the JFrog Platform to ensure uninterrupted pipelines

Artifact Management(1 features)

Artifactory

Universal binary repository for artifact management with support for 40+ technologies including public registry proxying and single URL resolution

CI/CD(1 features)

OOTB CI/CD Integration

Integration with every popular CI/CD system from Jenkins to GitHub Actions to enhance pipeline automation

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying JFrog

Monthly$150/mo
Yearly$1.8k/yr
5-Year Total$9k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $1.6k
SaaS
$1.8k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $4.7k
SaaS
$5.4k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $7.8k
SaaS
$9k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 46 features at very easy complexity.

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