DVM
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VisitDVM vs nvm
What both publish
| Fact | DVM | nvm |
|---|---|---|
| License | The README says DVM is released under the MIT License. | nvm is distributed under the MIT License, permitting use, modification, distribution and sale subject to retaining notices. |
| Project configuration | The `--local` flag lets users write a `.dvmrc` file for the current directory, which DVM can use when no version is supplied. | nvm can use an .nvmrc file to specify a Node.js version for a project, with shell snippets documented for automatic switching. |
| Purpose | DVM is a Deno Version Manager for managing multiple active Deno versions. | nvm lets users install and use different Node.js versions from the command line. |
| Support | The repository has an Issues tab, and the page showed zero open issues when viewed. | The project states that only the latest nvm version is supported. |
DVM plans
No prices published.
nvm plans
- nvmFree
Pick DVM if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick nvm if…
nvm suits developers who need to manage Node.js versions from the command line, including per-project version selection and CI/CD use. It is intended for per-user, per-shell installation.