Bower vs npm

Bower plans

• BowerFree

npm plans

• FreeFree
• Paid user account$7 a month
• Pro$7 a month
• Teams$7 a month

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 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.