Fink
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VisitFink vs npm
What both publish
| Fact | Fink | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | No | Yes |
| Package formats | Fink offers precompiled binary packages and an automated build from source system. | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs |
| Supported platforms | macOS/Darwin; x86_64 and arm64 supported by the development branch | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers |
Fink plans
- FinkFree
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pick Fink 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.