CPAN vs npm

CPAN plans

• CPANFree

npm plans

• FreeFree
• Paid user account$7 a month
• Pro$7 a month
• Teams$7 a month

Pick CPAN if…

CPAN suits Perl users looking for modules, documentation, or Perl source archives, as well as authors distributing Perl software. Users seeking help debugging their own code should note the FAQ's stated support boundary.

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.