npm
8.3#1 in package managersFrom $7 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitnpm vs opkg
What both publish
| Fact | npm | opkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs | The package page says opkg can install both .ipk and .deb packages. |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | OpenWrt embedded Linux; OpenWrt 24.10 and older |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
opkg plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick opkg if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.