Hex
7.5#7 in package managersFrom $90 a yearFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitHex vs uv
What both publish
| Fact | Hex | uv |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Hex supports organization authentication keys for CI, and its About page directs security vulnerability reports to [email protected]. | uv uses TLS with rustls and bundled Mozilla root certificates by default to verify HTTPS connections. |
| What it does | Hex is a package manager for the BEAM ecosystem, including languages such as Elixir and Erlang. | uv is an extremely fast Python package and project manager written in Rust. |
Hex plans
- Private Packages$9 a month
- Open SourceFree
- Private Packages (annual)$90 a year
- EnterprisePriced on request
uv plans
- uvFree
Pick Hex if…
Hex suits developers using Elixir, Erlang, or other BEAM ecosystem tools. Organizations that need private packages can use access controls, while teams needing repository hosting on their own infrastructure can consult its self-hosting documentation.
Pick uv if…
uv suits Python developers looking to manage project environments and dependencies, install Python versions, or run scripts and command-line tools. Its pip-compatible interface may appeal to those consolidating several Python tool workflows.