Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 358 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Private Artifact Registry Services
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Jfrog maintains its top position in AI recommendations for artifact registries, frequently cited for its enterprise-grade, universal repository capabilities. However, has surged in prominence since late 2025, becoming a dominant recommendation for teams seeking integrated, developer-friendly private NPM registry solutions.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enterprise-grade, universal repository manager supporting many artifact types. | 80% | |
| 2 | 80% | ||
| 3 | 75% | ||
| 4 | 72% | ||
| 5 | An open-source, self-hosted choice for enterprise container registry needs. | 65% | |
| 6 | 45% | ||
| 7 | Best for teams using GitHub for simple, integrated package hosting. | 36% | |
| 8 | An enterprise alternative to | 36% | |
| 9 | 27% | ||
| 10 | A managed SaaS solution focused on enterprise security and global distribution. | 15% | |
| 11 | 13% | ||
| 12 | An open-source, self-hosted choice for enterprise container registry needs. | 6% | |
| 13 | 1% | ||
| 14 | <1% | ||
| 15 | <1% | ||
| 16 | <1% | ||
| 17 | Popular lightweight, open-source, self-hosted option for smaller teams. | <1% | |
| 18 | <1% | ||
| 19 | <1% | ||
| 20 | <1% | ||
| 21 | <1% | ||
| 22 | <1% | ||
| 23 | <1% | ||
| 24 | <1% | ||
| 25 | <1% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
harness.io is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 62% of analyzed answers.
Emerged as a top recommendation for NPM prompts between November 2025 and January 2026.
“Mentioned as one of many DevOps platform options.” → “Framed as the default, developer-friendly choice for NPM hosting.”
Dropped from rank #3 to #7 overall between October 2025 and March 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67% | 78% | ||
| 88% | 26% | ||
| 67% | 70% | ||
| 75% | 57% | ||
| 71% | 48% |
Across 358 AI responses, Jfrog is mentioned most, named in 80% of them, followed by Alphabet (80%) and Amazon (75%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 358 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
This prompt's responses mirror the other NPM prompt, initially highlighting Verdaccio for self-hosting and for enterprise needs. Packages gained significant traction from November 2025 onward, frequently positioned by AI assistants as the most convenient, integrated option for teams.
What's the best platform for hosting a private NPM registry for our team's shared packages?
This prompt's responses mirror the other NPM prompt, initially highlighting Verdaccio for self-hosting and
Jfrog for enterprise needs.
GitHub Packages gained significant traction from November 2025 onward, frequently positioned by AI assistants as the most convenient, integrated option for teams.