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| Fact | nvm | plenv |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Docker, Ansible, zsh plugins, bash completion and optional nvshim shims. | The README recommends using plenv with Carton for Perl upgrades and deployments. |
| License | nvm is distributed under the MIT License, permitting use, modification, distribution and sale subject to retaining notices. | The project says plenv is free software redistributable under the same terms as Perl itself. |
| Purpose | nvm lets users install and use different Node.js versions from the command line. | plenv lets users select a Perl version for an application so the development environment matches production. |
| Shell support | It works on POSIX-compliant shells including sh, dash, ksh, zsh, and bash. | The README documents setup for Bash and Zsh, including optional shell integration and autocompletion. |
| Support | The project states that only the latest nvm version is supported. | The README directs users to GitHub issues for bug reports. |
| Version management | Users can install specific Node.js versions, switch between them, and set aliases such as a default version. | It installs Perl versions under the user's home directory and lets them switch versions in a shell. |
nvm plans
- nvmFree
plenv plans
- plenvFree
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 plenv if…
plenv suits Perl developers who need different Perl versions for projects or want development to match production. It is intended for users comfortable with shell setup on Linux or macOS.