Conan
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VisitConan vs vcpkg
What both publish
| Fact | Conan | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Conan recipes and binary packages | C/C++ libraries |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Linux,Windows,macOS,Android,iOS,embedded and bare-metal targets | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
Conan plans
- ConanFree
- Artifactory Community EditionFree
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
Pick Conan if…
Conan suits C and C++ developers managing dependencies and binaries across varied build environments. Teams that need to share native packages or host private packages can use its team-sharing and Artifactory options.
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.