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VisitGHCup vs nvm
What both publish
| Fact | GHCup | nvm |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | GHCup is the main installer for the general purpose language Haskell. | nvm lets users install and use different Node.js versions from the command line. |
| Security | The installation instructions use HTTPS with TLS 1.2 or later for the Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, and WSL2 bootstrap command. | The GitHub repository links to a security policy, but the README does not state a security certification or compliance standard. |
| Version management | GHCup provides installation and management for versions of GHC, cabal, HLS, and Stack. | Users can install specific Node.js versions, switch between them, and set aliases such as a default version. |
GHCup plans
- GHCupFree
nvm plans
- nvmFree
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 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.