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Visitnvm vs perlbrew
What both publish
| Fact | nvm | perlbrew |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | nvm lets users install and use different Node.js versions from the command line. | perlbrew is an admin-free tool for managing multiple Perl installations. |
| Support | The project states that only the latest nvm version is supported. | The project points users to GitHub issues and discussions for questions and project matters. |
nvm plans
- nvmFree
perlbrew plans
- perlbrewFree
Pick nvm if…
nvm suits developers who need to manage Node.js versions from the command line, including per-project version selection and CI/CD use. It is intended for per-user, per-shell installation.
Pick perlbrew if…
perlbrew suits Perl developers who need separate installations and want to switch versions without administrator privileges. It can also help users who need to run programs against multiple installations for testing.