Swift Package Manager
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VisitSwift Package Manager vs vcpkg
What both publish
| Fact | Swift Package Manager | vcpkg |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2021 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | source packages,system libraries,binary targets,package registry archives | C/C++ libraries |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Swift Package Manager lets developers share code as packages, use other shared packages, and build, test, document, and run code. | vcpkg is a C/C++ package manager for acquiring and managing libraries. |
| Supported platforms | macOS,Linux,Windows; packages can target Apple platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux,Android,iOS |
Swift Package Manager plans
- Swift Package ManagerFree
vcpkg plans
- FreeFree
Pick Swift Package Manager if…
Swift Package Manager suits developers who want to create, share, build, and test Swift packages. Packages can be used personally, within a private company, or released as open source.
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.