DVM
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VisitDVM vs Jabba
What both publish
| Fact | DVM | Jabba |
|---|---|---|
| License | The README says DVM is released under the MIT License. | The repository is licensed under Apache License 2.0. |
| Project configuration | The `--local` flag lets users write a `.dvmrc` file for the current directory, which DVM can use when no version is supplied. | A `.jabbarc` file can specify a JDK version for Jabba to use, and a default alias can select the version used in new terminals. |
| Purpose | DVM is a Deno Version Manager for managing multiple active Deno versions. | Jabba is a Java version manager inspired by nvm and written in Go. |
DVM plans
No prices published.
Jabba plans
- JabbaFree
Pick DVM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Jabba if…
Jabba suits developers who need to install and select JDK versions across macOS, Linux, or Windows. It can also help teams pin a project to a chosen JDK with `.jabbarc`.