APT
6.6#45 in package managersFree planFree planLinux
VisitAPT vs npm
What both publish
| Fact | APT | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Debian binary packages (.deb),Debian source packages | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers |
APT plans
- APTFree
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pick APT if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick npm if…
npm suits JavaScript developers who need to publish or install public packages, or manage private packages individually or in teams. It also supports workflows involving CI/CD and Docker.