Apache Maven vs Shards
| Apache Maven | Shards | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | pom, jar, maven-plugin, ejb, war, ear, rar | Crystal shards defined with shard.yml |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Workspace support | Yes | — |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | — |
| Lockfile support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Everything Xiaomi, Apache Maven scores higher on our published basis.