pkgin
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What both publish
| Fact | pkgin | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency management | It can show direct, full, and reverse dependency trees and automatically remove orphan dependencies. | Manifest files let projects declare dependencies, optional features, and version constraints. |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | pkgsrc binary packages | C/C++ libraries |
| Purpose | pkgin is an apt- or yum-like tool for managing pkgsrc binary packages from remote repositories. | vcpkg is a C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. |
| Security | The NetBSD package page reports no known vulnerabilities and cautions that its vulnerability database may not be fully accurate. | The project says most ports build libraries using their original build systems and download source code and tools from their official distribution locations. |
| Support | The site directs users to the #pkgsrc or #NetBSD channels on the Libera.Chat IRC network. | The project lists documentation, a development-team support contact, and community channels including Discord and Slack. |
| Supported platforms | NetBSD; DragonFly BSD; Solaris/SunOS; Debian GNU/Linux; Mac OS X; Minix | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
pkgin plans
No prices published.
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
Pick pkgin if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick vcpkg if…
vcpkg suits developers managing C or C++ dependencies across supported platforms, especially projects that need version constraints, caching, or custom registries. It also fits teams using CMake or MSBuild.