npm
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What both publish
| Fact | npm | pkg_add |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | TGZ,gzip-compressed ustar archives with packing lists |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | OpenBSD alpha,amd64,arm64,armv7,hppa,i386,landisk,luna88k,macppc,octeon,powerpc64,riscv64,sparc64 |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
pkg_add plans
- FreeFree
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 pkg_add if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.