dpkg
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Visitdpkg vs npm
What both publish
| Fact | dpkg | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | No | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | .deb | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs |
| Supported platforms | Linux | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers |
dpkg plans
- dpkgFree
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pick dpkg 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.