Apache Maven vs Cabal
| Apache Maven | Cabal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | pom, jar, maven-plugin, ejb, war, ear, rar | .cabal files; .tar.gz source distributions; RPM; Debian packages; Windows installers |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux; macOS; FreeBSD; Windows |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Workspace support | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Freedom251, Apache Maven scores higher on our published basis.