Cabal
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VisitCabal vs npm
What both publish
| Fact | Cabal | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | .cabal files; .tar.gz source distributions; RPM; Debian packages; Windows installers | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs |
| Supported platforms | Linux; macOS; FreeBSD; Windows | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers |
| Workspace support | Yes | Yes |
Cabal plans
- CabalFree
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pick Cabal if…
Cabal suits Haskell developers who need package installation, dependency handling, project builds, tests, documentation, or benchmarks. It supports cross-platform workflows and custom build systems.
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.