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| Fact | fnm | rustup |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | fnm is distributed as a single file and supports installation scripts, package managers, Cargo, and release binaries. | Unix installation uses a shell script, while Windows installation uses rustup-init.exe. |
| License | The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. | The rustup repository is licensed under either Apache License 2.0 or the MIT license. |
| Purpose | fnm is a fast and simple Node.js version manager built in Rust. | rustup installs the Rust programming language from official release channels. |
fnm suits developers who want to manage Node.js versions from a supported operating system’s command line or shell. Its project-file and shell integrations are relevant to those switching versions by directory.
rustup suits Rust developers who need to install, update, or switch toolchains, or add targets for cross-compilation. It also fits users managing local Rust builds or components used by editors.