npm
8.3#1 in package managersFrom $7 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitnpm vs Yarn
What both publish
| Fact | npm | Yarn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | npm packages; tarballs; local,Git,link,patch,portal,and workspace references |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Windows,Linux,and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | Linux,macOS,Windows |
| Workspace support | Yes | Yes |
npm plans
- FreeFree
- Paid user account$7 a month
- Pro$7 a month
- Teams$7 a month
Yarn plans
- YarnFree
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 Yarn if…
Yarn suits developers working on JavaScript projects, including open-source contributors and enterprise users. Its workspace features are relevant to teams managing monorepos.