Side by side
nix-serve vs sccache
Both stand on build cache software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Choose nix-serve if you want a free, open-source server for sharing a Nix store as a binary cache. Its documented setup assumes flake-enabled Nix and a Linux self-hosted deployment, so it is not a fit for users seeking a hosted service or another platform.
Visit nix-serve Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Visit sccache The facts
| nix-serve | sccache | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On build cache software | #16 of 23 | #20 of 23 |
nix-serve: what it does well
- Serves a Nix store as a binary cache for other Nix installations.
- Connects to Nix through the `--substituters` option.
- Documents signing and verification with key pairs.
- Free and open source under LGPL-2.1.
- Starman flags include an access-log example.
What to know first
- Usage instructions assume a flake-enabled version of Nix.
- The documented deployment is Linux and self-hosted.
sccache: what it does well
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