FreeBSD pkg
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VisitFreeBSD pkg vs npm
What both publish
| Fact | FreeBSD pkg | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | tar archive (.pkg),gzip,bzip2,zstd,xz | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs |
| Supported platforms | FreeBSD | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers |
FreeBSD pkg plans
- FreeBSD pkgFree
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pick FreeBSD pkg 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.