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Dart pub vs Paket
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.
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Pub covers dependency resolution, publishing, and offline use for Dart projects. Its publishing rules and limited-pattern secret checks are worth noting before releasing packages.
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Paket provides open-source, lockfile-based dependency control for .NET projects with broad framework support. Its scope is focused on .NET and NuGet-related ecosystems rather than general JavaScript package management.
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| Dart pub | Paket | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dart.dev | fsprojects.github.io |
| On package managers | #35 of 93 | #31 of 93 |
Dart pub: what it does well
- Resolves versions against the installed Dart SDK.
- Supports lockfiles and workspaces.
- Can resolve cached dependencies offline.
- Available through Dart and Flutter command-line tools.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Focused on Dart packages.
- Published packages cannot use Git dependencies.
- Published packages cannot use local path dependencies.
- Secret checks use limited patterns.
Paket: what it does well
- Resolves direct and transitive versions precisely
- Supports NuGet, Git, and HTTP sources
- Lockfile enables reproducible builds
- Works across Windows, Linux, and macOS
- Does not execute NuGet package scripts
What to know first
- Does not manage npm or bower dependencies
- Credential providers require Paket 5.145.0 or later
- Some editor integrations remain in development
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