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CLPM vs Zero Install
Both stand on package managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
CLPM combines dependency resolution, lockfiles, multiple package versions, and several Common Lisp sources in one tool. Its beta warning means users should consider that stated risk before relying on it for important work.
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Zero Install offers a cross-platform approach to running and publishing software, with signature checks and dependency management. The project notes that administrators cannot yet limit which programs users may install.
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| CLPM | Zero Install | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Zero Install |
| Website | clpm.common-lisp.dev | 0install.net |
| On package managers | #54 of 93 | #50 of 93 |
CLPM: what it does well
- Free and BSD-2 licensed
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Resolves dependencies and supports lockfiles
- Installs multiple package versions simultaneously
- Supports GitHub, GitLab, and Git sources
What to know first
- Maker describes it as beta quality
- May break or accidentally eat files
- No free trial is listed
Zero Install: what it does well
- Free and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License
- Packages can be cached without root privileges
- Checks package signatures before new software runs
- Allows conflicting dependency versions to coexist
- Offers Linux, Windows and macOS downloads
What to know first
- Administrators cannot yet restrict which programs users may install
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