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Visitnpm vs Spack
What both publish
| Fact | npm | Spack |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Spack plans
- SpackFree
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 Spack if…
Spack suits scientific computing teams and users who need configurable software builds across platforms or shared cluster environments. It is also relevant to users who need multiple package configurations to coexist.