When comparing technologies or tools, objective comparisons are rare due to biased opinions often found on vendor sites, yet some resources like the binary repository comparison matrix, co-authored by stakeholders such as JFrog, Sonatype, and Archiva, strive for fairness. This matrix highlights differences among repository managers, particularly in their support for technologies beyond Maven, such as .NET, npm, and Docker, as well as their capabilities in metadata enrichment, DevOps support, and high availability architecture. The text criticizes claims that popularity equates to superiority, drawing parallels with past technologies and highlighting the limitations of certain repository managers like Nexus, which lacks comprehensive support and integration compared to competitors like Artifactory. The piece emphasizes the importance of forward-thinking and adaptable tools that support organizational CI/CD flows and dismisses the notion that widespread use inherently signifies a better product.