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Visitnpm vs pnpm
What both publish
| Fact | npm | pnpm |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | npm packages,JSR packages,Cargo crates,PyPI packages,tarballs,Git repositories,local directories |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
npm plans
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- Teams$7 a month
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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 pnpm if…
pnpm suits developers who manage project dependencies, especially those working with monorepos or wanting stricter dependency and install-script controls. Its listed package sources and platforms may also suit projects using multiple ecosystems.