Rebar3
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VisitRebar3 vs vcpkg
What both publish
| Fact | Rebar3 | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Hex packages; Git sources; Mercurial sources; local path dependencies | C/C++ libraries |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Rebar3 helps create, develop, compile, test, and release Erlang libraries, applications, and systems. | vcpkg is a C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. |
| Support | Users are directed to documentation, GitHub issues, Erlang Slack, and IRC for questions and help. | The project lists documentation, a development-team support contact, and community channels including Discord and Slack. |
| Supported platforms | Erlang/OTP environments; documented compatibility includes OTP 26–28 for Rebar3 3.25.1 | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
Rebar3 plans
- Rebar3Free
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
Pick Rebar3 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.