npm
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Visitnpm vs Poetry
What both publish
| Fact | npm | Poetry |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs | source distributions,wheels |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | Linux,macOS,Windows |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Poetry 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 Poetry if…
Poetry suits Python developers who want dependency management, repeatable installs, and project packaging in one tool. It also fits teams that publish to PyPI or private repositories and need isolated project environments.