CPAN Minus
6.0#80 in package managersFree planFree planLinux
VisitCPAN Minus vs npm
What both publish
| Fact | CPAN Minus | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Perl modules,CPAN distributions,tar.gz archives | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs |
| Supported platforms | Perl 5.8.1 or later | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers |
CPAN Minus plans
- cpanminusFree
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pick CPAN Minus if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.