Cachely vs Nx Cloud
The flat-priced Nx Cloud alternative - just the remote cache, not a whole CI platform.
Nx Cloud is a full platform: distributed task execution, cloud runners, and a managed cache, priced on usage and seats. Cachely is the narrower Nx Cloud alternative - the managed Nx self-hosted remote cache, with ROI reporting and cache-poisoning safety built in, at one flat price. If you want the cache (and the visibility) without adopting a platform or watching a per-seat bill, this is the trade-off.
Side by side
Cachely vs Nx Cloud
| Feature | Cachely | Nx Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat subscription. Every developer, bot, CI actor, and workspace is included. | Seat-based plus usage / credits - cost scales with team size and CI volume. |
| Architecture | Managed SaaS on Cloudflare R2 - artifacts cached at the edge, nothing to provision. | Vendor-managed SaaS only - artifacts live in Nx Cloud, no customer-owned bucket. |
| Scaling limits | Unlimited cache reads and writes within your plan - no credit meter to exhaust. | Credit-based tiers - heavy CI can hit a credit cliff that throttles or bills extra. |
| Product scope | A focused remote cache plus ROI and optimization insights. | A broad platform: distributed execution, runners, and cache. |
| Cache poisoning (CVE-2025-36852) | Read-only tokens for PR and fork builds, enforced at the API. | Platform-managed; controlled within the Nx Cloud product. |
| Insights and ROI | Hit rate, slowest tasks, CI minutes and cost saved, suggestions. | Rich analytics, scoped to the Nx Cloud platform. |
| Distributed task execution | Out of scope - Cachely is a cache, not a runner. | Yes - a core part of the platform. |
| Works with Nx | Yes, via the standard self-hosted remote cache protocol. | Yes - it is the first-party Nx platform. |
Comparison reflects publicly documented behaviour as of 2026. Nx Cloud may have changed since; let us know and we will update the page.
Bottom line
When Cachely is the right call
Choose Nx Cloud when you want a full execution platform: distributed task execution, managed runners, and caching in one product.
Choose Cachely when you just want a fast, observable remote cache with predictable flat pricing and PR builds that cannot poison the cache - without adopting a whole platform or watching a per-seat bill climb.
Related guides
- Nx Cloud alternativeWhen Nx Cloud fits and when a focused managed remote cache is the better call.
- Cachely vs self-hosted Nx cacheMaintenance, CVE-2025-36852, insights, and cost versus a DIY bucket.
- Cachely vs Nx PowerpackWhy the deprecated Powerpack cache packages leave CVE-2025-36852 open.
- Nx remote cacheSet up the official Nx self-hosted cache and see how the task hash works.
FAQ
Cachely vs Nx Cloud: migration and feature FAQ
Is Cachely a replacement for Nx Cloud?
No. Nx Cloud is a full platform with distributed task execution and cloud runners. Cachely is just the managed Nx remote cache plus ROI reporting and cache-poisoning safety. Many teams only need the cache, which is what Cachely focuses on.
Can I use Cachely without Nx Cloud?
Yes. Cachely is a standalone Nx self-hosted remote cache backend. You point Nx at Cachely with a token and two environment variables; you do not need an Nx Cloud account.
How does Cachely pricing compare to Nx Cloud?
Cachely is a flat subscription with no per-seat or per-workspace fees, so the price does not climb as you add developers, bots, CI actors, or workspaces. Nx Cloud is priced on usage and seats.