goenv
6.0#17 in runtime version managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
Visitgoenv vs nvm
What both publish
| Fact | goenv | nvm |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The installation page documents Homebrew and a ZPlug plugin manager for Zsh. | Documented integrations include Docker, Ansible, zsh plugins, bash completion and optional nvshim shims. |
| License | The repository identifies its license as MIT. | nvm is distributed under the MIT License, permitting use, modification, distribution and sale subject to retaining notices. |
| Purpose | goenv manages Go versions using a model similar to pyenv and rbenv. | nvm lets users install and use different Node.js versions from the command line. |
goenv plans
- goenvFree
nvm plans
- nvmFree
Pick goenv if…
goenv suits Go developers on Linux or macOS who need different Go versions for global use or individual projects. Its shell setup and AWS CodeBuild guidance are relevant to users configuring development or CI environments.
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.