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elan vs FlyEnv
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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elan automates Lean version selection from project configuration while also allowing manual toolchain management. NixOS users should follow the stated Nixpkgs recommendation, and Lake dependency downloads require git.
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FlyEnv combines runtime, local-site, database, and AI-tool management in a desktop workspace, with project-specific configuration and offline use. The free plan has site and project limits; Pro costs 10.00 USD once and is limited to one active device.
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| elan | FlyEnv | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro License: $10, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | flyenv.com |
| On development environment managers | #11 of 50 | #15 of 50 |
elan: what it does well
- Selects Lean versions from project configuration.
- Supports manual toolchain management.
- Includes shell integration and automatic switching.
- Free under Apache-2.0 and MIT licenses.
What to know first
- Lake needs git to download dependencies.
- NixOS toolchains downloaded by elan require patching.
- NixOS users are advised to install the Nixpkgs version.
FlyEnv: what it does well
- Supports offline, container-free local workflows.
- Sets language runtimes separately for each project.
- Configures local domains, proxies, and HTTPS.
- Lists integrations with several databases and AI tools.
- Publishes source code and build history.
What to know first
- Free plan limits local sites to 3.
- Free plan limits custom projects to 3 per runtime.
- Each paid license permits one active device.
- Phone support is not available.