MacPorts
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VisitMacPorts vs npm
What both publish
| Fact | MacPorts | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | tbz2,tar,tbz,tgz,tlz,txz,xar,zip,cpgz,cpio | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs |
| Supported platforms | macOS | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers |
MacPorts plans
- MacPortsFree
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pick MacPorts if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.