npm vs Slackware pkgtools
| npm | Slackware pkgtools | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $7/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $7/mo | — |
| Package formats | package.json folders, gzipped tarballs, URLs, name@version, name@tag, Git URLs | tgz, txz, tbz, tlz |
| Supported platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux, and other operating systems via Node.js installers or version managers | Slackware Linux on x86, x86_64, and ARM ports |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | No |
| Lockfile support | Yes | — |
| Workspace support | Yes | — |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Freedom251, npm scores higher on our published basis.