Apache Ivy
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache Ivy | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Ivy manages transitive dependencies and provides configurable conflict management to select versions. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Ivy files,Maven POMs,OSGi bundles | C/C++ libraries |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Apache Ivy manages project dependencies by recording, tracking, resolving, and reporting them. | vcpkg is a C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. |
| Security | The security page says Apache Ivy 2.6.0 fixed CVE-2026-26032, a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability affecting versions through 2.5.3. | The project says most ports build libraries using their original build systems and download source code and tools from their official distribution locations. |
| Support | The project directs users to its mailing lists for help and its issue tracker for bug reports. | The project lists documentation, a development-team support contact, and community channels including Discord and Slack. |
| Supported platforms | Java/JRE | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
Apache Ivy plans
- Apache IvyFree
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
Pick Apache Ivy if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick vcpkg if…
vcpkg suits developers managing C or C++ dependencies across supported platforms, especially projects that need version constraints, caching, or custom registries. It also fits teams using CMake or MSBuild.