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Codchi vs frum
Both stand on development environment managers. 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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Codchi combines reproducible Nix environments with isolation and host integration on Windows and Linux. Consider its platform prerequisites and beta status, particularly if you need macOS support.
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frum covers core Ruby version management, project version files, and shell integration. Its listed platform support is Linux and macOS, while Windows appears only among project goals.
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| Codchi | frum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | codchi.dev | github.com |
| On development environment managers | #21 of 50 | #17 of 50 |
Codchi: what it does well
- Environment definitions can be kept in the project repository.
- Supports runtime management and dependency locking.
- Code Machines use WSL on Windows and LXD on Linux.
- MIT-licensed and open source.
- Documentation covers several code editors.
What to know first
- macOS is not implemented.
- Windows requires WSL 2.0.14 or later.
- Linux installation uses LXD and Nix packaging.
- The project is in beta, with possible bugs or incomplete features.
frum: what it does well
- Reads project `.ruby-version` files.
- Supports global and local Ruby versions.
- Offers Homebrew, Arch, Cargo, and binary installation.
- Includes shell auto-completion.
- Accepts OpenSSL directory and jemalloc options.
What to know first
- Windows is mentioned in goals, not listed as supported.
- Latest listed release is v0.1.2.