Harbor open source registry

Harbor is an open source container registry with policies, role-based access control and image scanning. It is a CNCF Graduated project.

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Harbor open source registry is a developer tools perk from Harbor, offering free open source registry, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Harbor open source registry

Harbor is an open source registry that secures artifacts with policies and role-based access control, and it ensures images are scanned for vulnerabilities. It is a CNCF Graduated project for compliance, performance and interoperability across cloud native platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Open source Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free open source with no time limit.
Other requirements: Self-hosted: the team runs the registry and its storage on its own infrastructure.

How to claim

How to apply for Harbor open source registry

Steps to apply

1Install Harbor from goharbor.io on your own infrastructure.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Project description read on goharbor.io on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Harbor open source registry: common questions

What do you get with Harbor open source registry?

Harbor open source registry offers free open source registry.

Who qualifies for Harbor open source registry?

Harbor open source registry is open to any startup, with no funding required. Self-hosted: the team runs the registry and its storage on its own infrastructure.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Harbor open source registry?

No. Harbor open source registry is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Harbor open source registry?

Install Harbor from goharbor.io on your own infrastructure. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Harbor open source registry, and does it expire?

Free open source with no time limit.

Is Harbor open source registry available outside the US?

Harbor open source registry is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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