Sonatype
The full-spectrum software supply chain management platform.
Overview
Sonatype provides a platform for software supply chain management that helps organizations develop software securely and efficiently. Its core products, Nexus Repository and Nexus Lifecycle, allow teams to manage binary artifacts and enforce open source governance policies. Sonatype's platform helps organizations control the flow of open source components into their development process, block vulnerable or non-compliant components, and continuously monitor applications for new risks.
✨ Key Features
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- Open source policy enforcement
- Binary artifact repository (Nexus Repository)
- Continuous monitoring of open source vulnerabilities
- Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation and management
- Firewall to block bad components from entering the SDLC
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pioneer in the software supply chain management space
- Combines artifact repository with security and governance
- High-quality vulnerability data
Unique Value: Provides a holistic solution for managing the software supply chain, from storing artifacts to enforcing security and license policies.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Using Nexus Repository as a central artifact manager
- Integrating Nexus Lifecycle into the CI/CD pipeline to block vulnerable components
- Automating open source governance at scale
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for custom code
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated solution for artifact management and security compared to using separate tools for each function.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Nexus Repository OSS is free.
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