Shards
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VisitShards vs vcpkg
What both publish
| Fact | Shards | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Crystal shards defined in shard.yml | C/C++ libraries |
| Purpose | Shards is a dependency manager for the Crystal language. | vcpkg is a C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. |
| Supported platforms | Linux,macOS,Windows | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
Shards plans
No prices published.
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
Pick Shards 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.