Chocolatey vs Shards
| Chocolatey | Shards | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $1.50/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Package formats | nupkg, nuspec, packages.config | Crystal shards defined with shard.yml |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Linux; macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Everything Xiaomi, Chocolatey scores higher on our published basis.