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npminstall vs Yarn
Both stand on javascript 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 LinuxMacWindows
Visit npminstall 
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Yarn offers multiple installation approaches, caching, workspaces and plugin extensions across Linux, macOS and Windows. Note its React Native and Expo compatibility requirement and that audits are a separate step.
Visit YarnThe facts
| npminstall | Yarn | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | yarnpkg.com |
| On javascript package managers | #17 of 19 | #13 of 19 |
npminstall: what it does well
Yarn: what it does well
- Workspaces support monorepo package linking.
- Offers Plug'n'Play, node_modules and pnpm-style installs.
- Caches packages across projects on the same machine.
- Free, with no paid plans or usage limits stated.
What to know first
- React Native and Expo require node_modules installs.
- Audits do not run during installation by default.
- Hardened mode checks can slow installs.
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