npm
8.3#1 in package managersFrom $7 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Swift Package Manager
7.4#11 in package managersFree planFree planiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | npm | Swift Package Manager |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | source packages,system libraries,binary targets,package registry archives |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | macOS,Linux,Windows; packages can target Apple platforms |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Swift Package Manager plans
- Swift Package ManagerFree
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 Swift Package Manager if…
Swift Package Manager suits developers who want to create, share, build, and test Swift packages. Packages can be used personally, within a private company, or released as open source.