npm
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What both publish
| Fact | npm | Shards |
|---|---|---|
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | The install page lists Linux, macOS, and Windows, and lists Android installation through community-maintained Termux packages. |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Shards plans
- Crystal / ShardsFree
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 Shards if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.