Where Ravenstash fits
Teams that use GitLab for code but want packages shared across multiple projects, source hosts, or CI systems.
Comparison and migration guide
Ravenstash vs GitLab Package Registry
GitLab Package Registry is useful when packages are part of GitLab's DevSecOps platform. Ravenstash fits teams that want package hosting independent of GitLab seats, projects, and group structure.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-20
Where GitLab Package Registry fits
GitLab can remain the cleanest choice if package permissions must exactly follow GitLab project permissions.
Pricing comparison
Ravenstash and GitLab Package Registry in real package-usage scenarios
GitLab Premium is a full DevSecOps subscription priced at $29 per user-month on an annual commitment. Ravenstash Team starts at $34/month for the first three active members and prices package storage and delivery separately from source code and CI features. Each estimate uses the same users, stored packages, and monthly package delivery for both products.
| Usage scenario | Ravenstash monthly | GitLab Package Registry monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Small Product Team · 3 users | $34 · Team with 50 GB storage and 500 GB delivery | $87 · Premium base before package usage |
| CI-Heavy Product Squad · 10 users | $113 · Team with 100 GB storage and 1.5 TB delivery | $290 · Premium base before package usage |
| Delivery-Heavy Scaling Org · 20 users | $280 · Business with 500 GB storage and 5 TB delivery | $580 · Premium base before package usage |
Why teams switch
Why teams choose Ravenstash over GitLab Package Registry
Teams that use GitLab for code but want packages shared across multiple projects, source hosts, or CI systems.
They want private packages organized around runtime or platform ownership rather than GitLab project structure.
They use several source hosts or CI systems and want one package registry outside GitLab.
They want package registry cost planning separate from broader GitLab subscription decisions.
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What changes
URLs, sign-in, and CI credentials
- Package endpoints move from GitLab project or group routes to Ravenstash repositories.
- Package publishing can stay in GitLab CI, but secrets become Ravenstash API tokens.
- Repository access is managed in Ravenstash organizations rather than GitLab project roles.
Developer authentication
Sign in through the browser with rvs
Developers run rvs auth login, approve the sign-in in their browser, and use their Ravenstash repositories without copying a reusable token into local configuration. CI and release jobs use dedicated automation tokens that can be rotated or revoked independently.
Migration path
How to move from GitLab Package Registry
Start with one package ecosystem, validate publish and install paths, then repeat the same process for the remaining repositories.
Pricing and product sources
- 1Map project and group package registries to Ravenstash repositories.
- 2Create organization-owned Ravenstash API tokens for GitLab CI variables.
- 3Update package registry URLs in CI templates and developer docs.
- 4Publish a test package through GitLab CI into Ravenstash.
- 5Move consumers gradually, starting with internal libraries that change often.
Migration complete
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