Nx AlternativesBuild Systems and other similar apps like Nx

Nx is described as 'Next generation build system with first class monorepo support and powerful integrations' and is a Build System in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Nx for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, BSD and Self-Hosted apps. The best Nx alternative is npm, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Nx are CMake, GNU Make, Yarn and Maven.

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  1. npm icon
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    npm is a package manager for Node.js that is run through the command line and manages dependencies for an application. It is the predominant package manager for Node.js.

    34 npm alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • npm is the most popular Web-based alternative to Nx.

    • npm is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Nx.

    • npm is Free and Open SourceNx is also Free and Open Source
  2. CMake icon
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    CMake is a family of tools designed to build, test and package software. CMake is used to control the software compilation process using simple platform and compiler independent configuration files. CMake generates native makefiles and workspaces that can be used in the compiler...

    40 CMake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Haiku
     
    • CMake is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Nx.

    • CMake is Free and Open SourceNx is also Free and Open Source
  3. GNU Make icon
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    Make is a tool which controls the generation of executables and other non-source files of a program from the program's source files.

    38 GNU Make alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Cygwin
     
  4. Yarn icon
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    Yarn is a package manager for your code. It allows you to use and share code with other developers from around the world. Yarn does this quickly, securely, and reliably so you don’t ever have to worry.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • Yarn is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Nx.

    • Yarn is Free and Open SourceNx is also Free and Open Source
  5. Maven icon
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    Apache Maven is a Java-based tool for build automation and project management (in software development). It is centered around a Project Object Model (POM) described in a XML file that describes the project structure and its dependencies to other components and libraries.

    31 Maven alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Turborepo icon
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    Turborepo is a high-performance build system for JavaScript and TypeScript codebases, designed to scale monorepos and speed up single-package workspace workflows. It uses a lightweight approach to optimize repository tasks, saving time and reducing costs for developers and large...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript
     
  7. Gradle icon
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    Gradle is a build tool with a focus on build automation and support for multi-language development. If you are building, testing, publishing, and deploying software on any platform, Gradle offers a flexible model that can support the entire development lifecycle from compiling...

    29 Gradle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Studio
    • Eclipse
    • IntelliJ IDEA
    • Java
    • Apache NetBeans
     
  8. Bower icon
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    Bower is a package manager for the web. Bower lets you easily install assets such as images, CSS and JavaScript, and manages dependencies for you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Git
    • Node.JS
    • npm
     
  9. Yalc icon
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    Yalc is an open-source monorepo tool that helps developers publish, install, and manage packages locally. It integrates smoothly with package managers like npm, yarn, and pnpm, allowing developers to work on multiple projects and packages simultaneously.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Rush is a monorepo manager for JavaScript developers, aiding in creating and publishing multiple packages from a shared Git repository. It supports parallel builds, repository policies, and NPM installations, acting as an orchestrator for the Rush Stack.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  11. Ant icon
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    Apache Ant is an Open Source Java-based build tool (for software development). It uses XML files to describe, structure and control the build process. Most actions are described as 'Tasks' - Ant offers a library of built-in Tasks, but various 3rd party Tasks and Task...

    35 Ant alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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