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Coursier vs Quicklisp
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 APILinuxMac+2
Coursier provides command-line, library, and launcher tools for Scala application setup and dependency management. Its broad platform support is balanced by documented Ivy, Windows ARM64, signature, and SBOM limitations.
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Quicklisp centralizes Common Lisp library installation and dependency loading across many implementations. Its proxy limits and as-is warranty are important operational details.
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| Coursier | Quicklisp | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | get-coursier.io | quicklisp.org |
| On package managers | #47 of 93 | #51 of 93 |
Coursier: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Resolves Maven and Ivy dependencies
- Offline installation support
- Parallel downloads without global locks
- Native Linux, macOS, and Windows launchers
What to know first
- Ivy support is poorly tested
- Windows installer supports x86_64 only
- No SBOM generation during resolution
- PGP signatures are not verified
Quicklisp: what it does well
- Catalog of over 1,500 libraries
- Automatic dependency downloads
- Offline installation support
- Search and uninstall commands
- Return to earlier library sets
What to know first
- Proxy authentication is unsupported
- Direct proxy support is plain HTTP only
- Provided as-is without warranty
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