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What both publish
| Fact | npm | PDM |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | PDM provides a dependency resolver described as simple and fast, particularly for large binary distributions. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs | wheel,sdist |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | Windows,Linux,macOS,Python 3.10+ |
| Workspace support | Yes | Yes |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
PDM 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 PDM if…
PDM suits Python developers who want dependency resolution and lockfiles alongside project setup and metadata management. It also accommodates teams using different operating systems or migrating from several existing project formats.