Cabal
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VisitCabal vs vcpkg
What both publish
| Fact | Cabal | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | .cabal files; .tar.gz source distributions; RPM; Debian packages; Windows installers | C/C++ libraries |
| Purpose | Cabal is a system for building and packaging Haskell libraries and programs. | vcpkg is a C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. |
| Security | The official Cabal pages opened here do not state a security certification or compliance standard. | The project says most ports build libraries using their original build systems and download source code and tools from their official distribution locations. |
| Support | Cabal documentation directs users to its bug tracker for flaws and feature requests and to the libraries mailing list for general questions. | The project lists documentation, a development-team support contact, and community channels including Discord and Slack. |
| Supported platforms | Linux; macOS; FreeBSD; Windows | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
Cabal plans
- CabalFree
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
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 vcpkg if…
vcpkg suits developers managing C or C++ dependencies across supported platforms, especially projects that need version constraints, caching, or custom registries. It also fits teams using CMake or MSBuild.