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VisitBower vs JSPM
What both publish
| Fact | Bower | JSPM |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Bower is a package manager for web front-end components, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, fonts, and images. | JSPM is an open source project for dependency management via browser import maps. |
| Support | The About page points users to Stack Overflow, a mailing list, and the #bower chat channel for support. | JSPM directs users to its Discord for questions and further discussion. |
Bower plans
- BowerFree
JSPM plans
- JSPM (open-source project)Free
Pick Bower if…
Bower suits developers who want a command-line tool to install and manage front-end component dependencies across Linux, macOS, or Windows. It may also fit workflows that use its listed integrations or custom resolvers.
Pick JSPM if…
JSPM suits developers managing browser dependencies through import maps and standards-based module workflows. It offers tools for development and production builds, but publishing to jspm.io with its publish command is experimental.