ActiveState Platform
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What both publish
| Fact | ActiveState Platform | rustup |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | The Platform hosts custom runtimes whose projects define runtime components, track project history, and provide deployment instructions. | rustup installs Rust from official release channels and lets users switch between stable, beta, and nightly compilers and keep them updated. |
| Support | The State Tool troubleshooting documentation directs users with errors to [email protected]. | The installer site directs users who need help to the Rust community. |
| Supported systems | Projects support deployment on Windows 10/11 and Windows Server, macOS 10.15 or later on Intel and Apple Silicon, and Linux distributions with compatible glibc. | The installer site lists Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, NetBSD, Solaris, and illumos as supported systems. |
ActiveState Platform plans
- Free organizationFree
- Paid organizationPriced on request
rustup plans
- FreeFree
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 rustup if…
rustup suits Rust developers who need to install, update, or switch toolchains, including projects that pin a specific toolchain. It can also help users set up cross-compilation targets, provided they have any additional required tools.