Side by side
goenv vs perlbrew
Both stand on runtime version managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMac
goenv offers several ways to select Go versions and documents installation and shell setup for Linux and macOS. The project recommends v3 for new installations and continues limited maintenance for v2 until its stated end date.
Visit goenv Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
Pick perlbrew if you work with Perl on Linux or macOS and want separate installations, shell selection and testing support without administrator privileges. Windows users are directed to Berrybrew, and the project provides the software without warranty.
Visit perlbrewThe facts
| goenv | perlbrew | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | perlbrew.pl |
| On runtime version managers | #9 of 30 | #13 of 30 |
goenv: what it does well
- Supports global, per-project, and environment-variable selection
- Shim executables route Go commands to the selected version
- New Go versions are added on a daily schedule
- Free under the MIT license
What to know first
- Supported operating systems are Linux and macOS
- The v2 support period ends on or before December 31, 2028
perlbrew: what it does well
- Manages multiple Perl installations without administrator privileges.
- Keeps installations in separate environments.
- Selects a default or current-shell Perl installation.
- Runs programs against perlbrew installations for testing.
- Installs managed CPAN modules without `sudo`.
What to know first
- Windows users are directed to Berrybrew.
- The project states that the software is provided without warranty.
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