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What both publish
| Fact | GHCup | nodenv |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | The supported platforms list includes Windows, macOS, FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows WSL2; support varies by tool and architecture. | The project describes nodenv as a version manager for Unix-like systems and recommends Homebrew installation on macOS or Linux. |
| Purpose | GHCup is the main installer for the general purpose language Haskell. | nodenv manages Node.js versions so projects can use the correct version on the same machine. |
| Security | The installation instructions use HTTPS with TLS 1.2 or later for the Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and WSL2 bootstrap command. | The repository links to a security policy, but the opened README does not state a security certification or compliance standard. |
GHCup plans
- GHCupFree
nodenv plans
- nodenvFree
Pick GHCup if…
GHCup suits Haskell developers who want to install and manage GHC and related tools across supported systems. It can also suit teams using Stack or CI/CD workflows.
Pick nodenv if…
nodenv suits people developing Node.js applications who need to switch versions across projects on one machine. It supports project version pinning and shell integration on Linux and macOS.