Side by side
Conan vs pkgman
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 AndroidiPhoneLinux+2
Choose Conan for free C and C++ dependency and binary management across varied platforms and build systems. Teams needing private packages can pair it with Artifactory Community Edition on their own server. Consider that self-hosting requirement when choosing how to share private packages.
Visit Conan Free plan Open source Linux
Pick pkgman if you use Haiku OS and want direct Terminal or script-based package management. It provides broad HPKG and repository controls at no cost. Look elsewhere if you need a graphical workflow; HaikuDepot is the graphical alternative.
Visit pkgmanThe facts
| Conan | pkgman | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | conan.io | haiku-os.org |
| On package managers | #4 of 93 | #1 of 93 |
Conan: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT License.
- Supports dependency resolution, lockfiles, workspaces, and offline installation.
- Works across desktop, server, mobile, embedded, and bare-metal targets.
- Can build unavailable binaries from source on demand.
- Integrates with a range of build systems and development tools.
What to know first
- The listed Conan and Artifactory Community Edition plans show no price amount.
- Private package hosting through Artifactory Community Edition requires a self-hosted server.
pkgman: what it does well
- Searches, installs, updates, and uninstalls HPKG packages
- Resolves dependencies and can install required files
- Adds, drops, and refreshes package repositories
- Full-sync can downgrade or remove packages when needed
- Free and open source
What to know first
- Primarily intended for advanced users
- Haiku is still considered beta
- Haiku primarily targets x86 architecture
- Repository downloads require trusting the repository