ActiveState Platform
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VisitActiveState Platform vs Flox
What both publish
| Fact | ActiveState Platform | Flox |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC, Canada | United States |
| Purpose | The Platform hosts custom runtimes whose projects define runtime components, track project history, and provide deployment instructions. | Flox provides reproducible software environments containing the tools and frameworks developers need across the software lifecycle. |
ActiveState Platform plans
- Free organizationFree
- Paid organizationPriced on request
Flox plans
- PersonalFree
- Team$20 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick ActiveState Platform if…
The platform suits organizations that need to build and manage custom runtimes across languages and operating systems. It also supports grouping projects by company, department, or team and managing member access by role.
Pick Flox if…
Flox is suited to developers who want project environments managed as code across supported systems. Teams using CI workflows, VS Code or Cursor, or AI coding tools may find its integrations relevant.