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auto-changelog vs Bumpy
Both stand on release automation tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Visit auto-changelog Free plan API
Bumpy provides a file-based workflow for coordinated versions, releases, and changelogs, with workspace and publishing flexibility. Its roadmap still lists a standalone binary and stronger non-JavaScript support as unfinished areas.
Visit BumpyThe facts
| auto-changelog | Bumpy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On release automation tools | #9 of 34 | #5 of 34 |
auto-changelog: what it does well
Bumpy: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed software
- Supports npm, pnpm, Yarn, and Bun
- Automates release pull requests with GitHub Actions
- Configures dependency bump propagation
- Supports custom publishing destinations
What to know first
- Standalone binary is future work
- Non-JavaScript package support needs improvement
- No paid plans or usage limits are stated
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