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GNU ELPA vs npm

GNU ELPA

7.0#5 in package registriesFree plan

Free planWebSelf-hosted

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npm

8.3#1 in package managersFrom $7 a month

Free planLinuxmacOSWindows

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GNU ELPA plans

GNU ELPAFree

npm plans

FreeFree
Paid user account$7 a month
Pro$7 a month
Teams$7 a month

Pick GNU ELPA if…

GNU ELPA suits GNU Emacs users looking to browse and install packages, and contributors whose packages meet its licensing and free-software requirements.

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.

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