DevOps teams often prefer JFrog Artifactory over alternatives like Nexus or GitLab Package Registry due to its versatility and performance. Artifactory supports over 30 package types, allowing unified artifact management for diverse projects. Its integration with CI/CD tools, Kubernetes, and cloud services makes it highly adaptable. Compared to Nexus, Artifactory provides stronger API support and advanced replication features for global teams. GitLab’s registry works well within GitLab CI, but it’s less flexible for multi-tool environments. JFrog’s commercial support, enterprise scaling, and continuous updates add reliability. These strengths make Artifactory a preferred choice for complex, large-scale DevOps ecosystems.