Explore ProGet as a simpler alternative to Sonatype’s suite. Compare features and see why ProGet stands out for managing and securing open-source components. No surprises, no blocked features, no waiting for separate licenses.
All-in-One: Everything you need, storage, security, and governance controls, under one roof.
Friction-Free: Ready-to-use features with no separate licenses, approvals, or tool-hopping.
Cost-Effective: Full functionality at a fraction of the cost, no hidden fees.
Blocked Features: Features look ready but often require extra licenses.
Workflow Friction: Multiple tools and integrations create delays and headaches.
Hidden Costs: Separate licenses and approvals inflate budgets.
Sonatype’s suite and ProGet both help organizations govern the open-source components flowing through their software supply chain. With Sonatype, features you expect, like vulnerability blocking, are often locked behind separate licenses, leaving teams stuck deciding whether to request additional budget or explore other tools. ProGet Enterprise gives you everything upfront in one platform, no blocked features or add-on licenses, at a price that’s about what you’d pay for Sonatype Nexus Repository by itself.
Sonatype’s suite, Nexus Repository, Firewall, and Lifecycle, can top $102,600 for a small team of 75. ProGet Enterprise delivers unlimited users, full features, and a fraction of the cost at $11,995.
Visit our comparison page to see the numbers yourself and uncover how much your organization could save with ProGet.
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cheaper with ProGet Basic compared to Nexus Repository Pro.
cheaper with ProGet Enterprise compared to Nexus Repository Pro + Firewall + Lifecycle.
cheaper with ProGet Cloud Edition compared to Nexus Repository Pro Cloud-native.
How can I migrate from Sonatype?
ProGet’s connectors let you pull Sonatype-hosted packages from multiple teams into one centralized feed. Whether you’re using GitHub Actions, Visual Studio, npm, BuildMaster, or other tools, everything comes from a single, consistent source. You can even store your CI build artifacts directly in ProGet.
Use your existing tooling or tap into our professional services for a smooth, stress-free transition.
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Migration Best Practices
Switching from Sonatype’s suite doesn’t have to be stressful. Our migration guide shows you exactly how to make the move to ProGet smoothly, securely, and without wasting time or money.
You’ll learn how to evaluate ProGet, choose the right edition, migrate your data, and replace your Sonatype workflows for good.
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ProGet delivers integrated, continuous OSS protection and compliance
Both Sonatype and ProGet help organizations reduce the risk of OSS vulnerabilities while allowing for some level of flexibility, because unlike viruses, not every vulnerability is immediately harmful or exploitable.
Sonatype treats vulnerabilities more like malware indicators and applies a strict, firewall-style block model with limited room for case-by-case exceptions. Because quarantining a package is a binary process, this rigidity can lead developers to bypass controls, create false-positive fatigue, and disrupt delivery pipelines.
ProGet offers a more flexible governance model: it still enforces rules, but it also supports human review, contextual overrides, and automated recommendations instead of forcing a binary decision. It’s purpose-built to help organizations address OSS vulnerabilities in a more practical and adaptable way.
ProGet offers native, end-to-end license management
Open-source license compliance is something both Sonatype and ProGet provide, yet their approaches and the amount of effort required are far from the same.
Sonatype spreads license management across multiple tools, Firewall for blocking and Lifecycle for policy enforcement, which creates a more complex, multi-step workflow. This structure can make it harder for teams to maintain consistency and increases operational overhead.
ProGet simplifies the process by providing a single, unified tool for license management. It centralizes license detection, identifies unknown licenses, and lets teams set and enforce policies from a single place. This avoids the fragmented, multi-module model of Sonatype and offers a simpler, more efficient way to manage license compliance.
ProGet provides fully integrated SBOMs for complete traceability and compliance
Sonatype and ProGet both aim to improve supply chain transparency and compliance, but handling SBOMs manually, can introduce errors and inconsistencies.
Sonatype handles SBOMs through a separate SBOM Manager, which requires extra setup and manual updates. This manual process can lead to incomplete or outdated SBOMs and increases the chance of oversight and fatigue for teams.
ProGet takes a more streamlined approach as a single, integrated tool. SBOMs are generated automatically, with dependencies tracked in real time, ensuring SBOMs remain complete, current, and audit-ready, without extra effort.
ProGet continuously updates SBOMs to prevent deployed vulnerabilities
Both tools support securing software supply chains, yet outdated SBOMs can result in vulnerabilities being detected too late after components are already in use.
Sonatype manages SBOMs via a separate SBOM Manager, requiring additional configuration and manual upkeep. This process can leave SBOMs out of date, creating blind spots that cause teams to detect security issues after deployment.
ProGet provides a fully integrated, automated solution. SBOMs are continuously updated as dependencies change, keeping vulnerability data current and actionable, so teams avoid surprises in deployed components.
ProGet is designed to be self-managed
Nexus Repository’s cloud-first design means the self-hosted version simply isn’t as flexible, supported, or easy to configure.
Easy installation with Inedo Hub
ProGet is built for easy maintenance. Install or upgrade through the Inedo Hub or Docker with almost no friction, and roll back just as smoothly whenever you need.
See ProGet in Action
Join our COO, Mike Goulis, who brings 15+ years in the industry for a guided ProGet demo. Even as we continue our Sonatype research, we can already help you tackle challenges like migration planning and preparing for upcoming Sonatype license renewals. Together, we’ll map a path forward and give you a head start.
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