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nodenv vs rustup
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.
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nodenv handles Node.js version selection and switching, with plugin support for additional tasks. Account for the separate node-build requirement when planning version installation.
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rustup provides toolchain installation, switching, updates, and target management for Rust development. Note the variation in nightly components and the stated download-signature limitation.
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| nodenv | rustup | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | rustup.rs |
| On runtime version managers | #15 of 30 | #19 of 30 |
nodenv: what it does well
- Select versions per project, globally, or per shell.
- Can switch based on a .node-version file.
- Shims route node, npm, and npx to the selected version.
- Shell setup and completion support Bash, Zsh, and Fish.
What to know first
- Installing versions requires the separate node-build plugin.
- Debian, Ubuntu, and Fedora repositories do not package it.
rustup: what it does well
- Switches among stable, beta, and nightly toolchains.
- Can install specific Rust versions and dated releases.
- Adds target standard libraries for cross-compilation.
- Provides proxies for Cargo, rust-analyzer, Clippy, and other tools.
- Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, and other listed systems.
What to know first
- Download signatures are not validated.
- Nightly toolchains may fail to build or lack components.
- Android cross-compilation also requires the Android NDK and usually a linker.
- Windows users may need Visual Studio prerequisites.
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