Dart pub
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VisitDart pub vs vcpkg
What both publish
| Fact | Dart pub | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency management | Pub resolves package versions that work together and with the installed Dart SDK. | Manifest files let projects declare dependencies, optional features, and version constraints. |
| Dependency resolution | Pub manages dependency versions to find versions compatible with each other and with the Dart SDK version. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Offline use | Pub can often resolve dependencies offline from packages already stored in its shared system cache. | Asset caching supports offline and air-gapped environments by mirroring source assets and build tools. |
| Package formats | Dart packages | C/C++ libraries |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Pub is Dart’s package manager for managing package dependencies. | vcpkg is a C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
Dart pub plans
No prices published.
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
Pick Dart pub if…
Pub suits Dart developers who need to manage or publish packages across projects. It also fits teams that want lockfiles to keep dependency versions consistent.
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.