MSYS2
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VisitMSYS2 vs npm
What both publish
| Fact | MSYS2 | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | tar.zst,tar.xz | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 1809+ x86_64; Windows 10 ARM64 | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers |
MSYS2 plans
- MSYS2Free
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pick MSYS2 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.