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Quay

by Red Hat

Secure container registry with image scanning

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Key facts

Vendor
Red Hat
Pricing
Freemium - Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, API, Self Hosted
Best for
DevOps, Enterprises
Editor rating
4.3 / 5
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Raleigh, USA

What is Quay?

Quay is a development IT tool from Red Hat. A container image registry from Red Hat with automated vulnerability scanning, geo-replication, image signing and fine-grained access controls.

Quay uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to devops, enterprises and runs on Web, API, Self Hosted.

Standout strengths include built-in security scanning, geo-replication, hosted and self-managed options. Worth weighing: private repos limited on free tier, ui less modern.

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Pros

  • Built-in security scanning
  • Geo-replication
  • Hosted and self-managed options

Cons

  • Private repos limited on free tier
  • UI less modern

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Frequently asked questions

What is Quay?

A container image registry from Red Hat with automated vulnerability scanning, geo-replication, image signing and fine-grained access controls.

How much does Quay cost?

Quay is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Quay have a free trial?

Quay offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Quay support?

Quay is available on Web, API, Self Hosted.