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Harbor vs Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on May 21, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Harbor
Ranking in Container Registry
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure...
Ranking in Container Registry
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
95
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (4th), PaaS Clouds (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Container Registry category, the mindshare of Harbor is 26.7%, down from 28.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is 1.1%, down from 1.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Registry
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2584182 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhance security with automated vulnerability detection and private registry support
We use Harbor for Docker containers to build from our GitLab CI/CD pipeline. This pipeline then automatically pushes to our Harbor instance. We are still working on storing Helm charts in the Harbor instance as well Harbor has improved our organization's security and stability in our container…
Labhesh Hase - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effectiveness and pricing consistency support diverse high-intensity applications
The services of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) are quite competent when compared to AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) Cloud, and they are also lower in cost. We use compute, storage, and network services. A notable feature is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's consistent global pricing, which is advantageous. Furthermore, applications using Oracle Database ( /products/oracle-database-reviews ) not only work seamlessly on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) but also benefit from a 25% offset on Oracle Database licenses.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Right now this is the leading product in this category."
"The most valuable feature of Harbor is its security scanning capability."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Cloud is its autonomous database."
"The solution offers many features and it is a complete replica of our data center."
"The most valuable features of the Oracle Cloud Platform are good visualization and analytics. The solution is very well integrated with predictive analytics and forecasting. These features go beyond the traditional reports and visualization."
"I like having the ability to easily run Oracle Linux server instances and to deploy Oracle Middleware and WebLogic servers. Oracle's Infrastructure as a Service products are also very useful, and we're using those right now within Oracle OCI."
"This is a highly available and scalable solution that can host both modern and legacy on-premises applications."
"What I like best about Oracle Cloud is that it is an all-in-one system for everything."
"Apart from the licensing, there's support from Oracle Cloud Platform which improved our day to day operations. Time is reduced. Based on this service, we are able to scale up dependent applications as quickly as we can."
 

Cons

"The GUI needs to improve."
"The product should integrate better with other storage options."
"There is a need for more support for public repositories, like the Google Cloud GTR, which is not as integrated as desired."
"The solution’s support could be improved."
"There is room for improvement for stability."
"I work with many clouds and I would say, in comparison, others have a better presentation of services and they have clearer steps in terms of implementation."
"The integration tools that they offer are quite complex to use."
"The setup was not simple."
"Though Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has robust features, improvements could be made to its authentication and identity access management, specifically in making them more seamless without using fingerprints for authentication."
"Since our Oracle products are on premise we cannot get the premier Oracle products."
"The customization and the requests put through were not flexible enough."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of the product is free."
"The price is middling; it's not the most expensive product, but there is still some room for it to be more flexible."
"The solution is cheaper compared to Oracle E-Business Suite."
"The solution is free to use."
"The subscription is a pay-as-you-go model, with fees that are dependent on usage."
"OCI is the cost-effectiveness compared to other similar services, assuming all compliance regulations are met. Additionally, they offer a number of things free of charge, which is particularly beneficial for smaller clients."
"It's very expensive compared to AWS."
"Improvements can be made with respect to flexibility in the licensing model."
"I would rate the tool’s pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Harbor?
Harbor is open source and part of the graduated Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) landscape, making it a cost-effective solution.
What needs improvement with Harbor?
There is a need for more support for public repositories, like the Google Cloud GTR, which is not as integrated as desired. Additionally, more example implementations for installation using Ansible...
What is your primary use case for Harbor?
We use Harbor for Docker containers to build from our GitLab CI/CD pipeline. This pipeline then automatically pushes to our Harbor instance. We are still working on storing Helm charts in the Harbo...
What are the biggest differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors?
Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customization to suit the purpose." SAP: Multiple functionalities that increase process effi...
What do you like most about Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry?
It's reliable, performs well, and is often faster than running applications on separate machines due to optimized performance and networking capabilities within OCI.
What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry?
AWS services typically offer more flexibility to end users. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is evolving and incorporates changes over time, adding more flexibility. However, currently, some of it...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry, Oracle OCIR, OCIR, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud Platform
 

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Sample Customers

AXA, Talking Data
Kenya Airways, Cell, Panasonic, Frontera, M&C Saatchi, Lumentum, WA
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