Jabba
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VisitJabba vs nvm
What both publish
| Fact | Jabba | nvm |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository is licensed under Apache License 2.0. | nvm is distributed under the MIT License, permitting use, modification, distribution and sale subject to retaining notices. |
| Project configuration | A `.jabbarc` file can specify a JDK version for Jabba to use, and a default alias can select the version used in new terminals. | nvm can use an .nvmrc file to specify a Node.js version for a project, with shell snippets documented for automatic switching. |
| Purpose | Jabba is a Java version manager inspired by nvm and written in Go. | nvm lets users install and use different Node.js versions from the command line. |
| Security | GitHub reports that the project has no SECURITY.md policy and no published security advisories. | The GitHub repository links to a security policy, but the README does not state a security certification or compliance standard. |
| Shell support | The README gives shell integration instructions for bash, zsh, and fish. | It works on POSIX-compliant shells including sh, dash, ksh, zsh, and bash. |
| Version switching | Users can install JDKs, switch among installed versions, set a default version, and select a project version through a .jabbarc file. | nvm use changes the active Node version in the current shell. |
Jabba plans
- JabbaFree
nvm plans
- nvmFree
Pick Jabba if…
Jabba suits developers who need to install and select JDK versions across macOS, Linux, or Windows. It can also help teams pin a project to a chosen JDK with `.jabbarc`.
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.