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DevPod vs nvm
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.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
DevPod provides containerized, reproducible environments with multiple provider and IDE options while running client-side. Port forwarding depends on an IDE or SSH session, and non-trivial CLI commands send telemetry events.
Visit DevPod Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
nvm provides per-user Node.js version management with project pinning and offline installation options. Check shell compatibility, particularly if using Fish or a Windows environment outside WSL.
Visit nvmThe facts
| DevPod | nvm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | devpod.sh | github.com |
| On development environment managers | #1 of 50 | #2 of 50 |
DevPod: what it does well
- Runs without a server backend.
- Supports VS Code and the JetBrains suite.
- Maintained providers cover local and cloud infrastructure options.
- Prebuilds and inactivity shutdown are supported.
- Free and open source.
What to know first
- Port forwarding requires an IDE or SSH connection.
- Telemetry events are sent for non-trivial CLI commands.
nvm: what it does well
- Free and MIT licensed
- Supports Node.js LTS versions
- Project versions can be specified in .nvmrc
- Can install cached versions offline
- Documented Docker and CI/CD use
What to know first
- Fish shell is not supported
- Windows support depends on the environment
- Only the latest nvm version is supported