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Visitnpm vs Rebar3
What both publish
| Fact | npm | Rebar3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs | Hex packages; Git sources; Mercurial sources; local path dependencies |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | Erlang/OTP environments; documented compatibility includes OTP 26–28 for Rebar3 3.25.1 |
| Workspace support | Yes | Yes |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Rebar3 plans
- Rebar3Free
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 Rebar3 if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.