Side by side
Beachball vs cargo-release
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.
Free plan
Beachball provides a defined path from change files to npm releases, with version checks and changelog updates. Teams using Azure DevOps need token-based authentication, and its auth helper has a specific Node requirement.
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Visit cargo-release The facts
| Beachball | cargo-release | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Not published | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | microsoft.github.io | github.com |
| On release automation tools | #8 of 34 | #12 of 34 |
Beachball: what it does well
- Supports monorepos and single-package repositories.
- Creates change files for pull-request review.
- Publishes to public or private npm registries.
- Free and MIT licensed.
What to know first
- Auth helper requires Node 22.18 or later.
- Azure DevOps lacks npm trusted publishing support.
- Partial publish failures require sync and a commit.
cargo-release: what it does well
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