npm
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Visitnpm vs Synaptic
What both publish
| Fact | npm | Synaptic |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | package.json folders,gzipped tarballs,URLs,name@version,name@tag,Git URLs | Debian packages (.deb) |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | Linux (Debian) |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Synaptic 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 Synaptic if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.