Nix vs Yarn
| Nix | Yarn | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Nix expressions, derivations, flakes | npm packages; tarballs; local, Git, link, patch, portal, and workspace references |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows through WSL2 | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Workspace support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Everything Xiaomi, Yarn scores higher on our published basis.