npm
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Visitnpm vs Pixi
What both publish
| Fact | npm | Pixi |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Pixi plans
- Free (prefix.dev package hosting)Free
- Open Source (prefix.dev package hosting)Free
- Pro (prefix.dev package hosting)€42 a month
- Enterprise (prefix.dev package hosting)Priced on request
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 Pixi if…
Pixi suits developers working in robotics, data science, machine learning, and other software development workflows who need reproducible environments. Its documented platforms include Linux, macOS, and Windows.