Maven Central vs npm

Maven Central plans

• FreeFree
• Maven Central Publisher ProPriced on request

npm plans

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

Pick Maven Central if…

Maven Central suits Java developers looking to find or publish community open-source components through common build tools. Publishers should consider its stated limits and the fact that components are not pre-screened for safety.

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.