Side by side
Npackd vs urpmi
Both stand on package managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
Npackd combines a graphical store, command-line package management, repository controls, and software tracking at no listed cost. Its broad platform compatibility and package formats support varied Windows and Linux setups.
Visit Npackd Free plan Linux
urpmi provides Mageia’s package installation, update, removal and repository controls in one toolkit. Its command-line companions and integration with rpmdrake and drakx cover both direct administration and graphical workflows.
Visit urpmiThe facts
| Npackd | urpmi | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | npackd.org | wiki.mageia.org |
| On package managers | #67 of 93 | #71 of 93 |
Npackd: what it does well
- Free for personal use
- 1,000+ default packages
- Silent unattended installation
- Dependency resolution supported
- Custom repositories supported
What to know first
- Default package use is free for personal use
- Package binaries and icons are excluded from package-data licensing
- Proxy settings use the internet settings control panel
urpmi: what it does well
- Free plan with no charge
- Resolves package dependencies
- Supports offline installation
- Searches repositories and package contents
- Works with graphical Mageia tools
What to know first
- Linux and Mageia-focused platform
- Tainted packages may raise legal concerns
- Finer weak-dependency handling remains planned