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aptly vs LuaRocks
Both stand on package registries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+1
aptly offers repository mirroring, package snapshots, and publishing tools for teams managing Debian packages. Its API security warning and production-serving limitation deserve attention when planning deployment.
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LuaRocks combines package installation and dependency handling with manifests for organizing module collections. Its support for offline installs and several Lua compatibility manifests may suit developers working across different environments.
Visit LuaRocksThe facts
| aptly | LuaRocks | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aptly.info | luarocks.org |
| On package registries | #4 of 28 | #8 of 28 |
aptly: what it does well
- Snapshots support comparison, merging, and rollback workflows.
- Mirrors can filter architectures, components, and packages.
- Repositories can publish to several cloud storage options.
- Available as a CLI and HTTP REST service.
What to know first
- REST API has no built-in authentication or protection.
- Embedded web server is unsuitable for production use.
- Publishing requires a user-provided GnuPG key.
- Debian and Ubuntu packages may lack some features.
LuaRocks: what it does well
- Free package manager and module hosting.
- Resolves module version dependencies.
- Supports offline installation.
- Manifests cover Lua 5.1 through 5.4.
- Authors can publish with `luarocks upload`.
What to know first
- The current release uses helper tools.
- The 2019 incident page says packages lacked signing and verification at that time.
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