pnpm AlternativesPackage Managers and other similar apps like pnpm

pnpm is described as 'Fast, disk space efficient package manager' and is a Package Manager in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to pnpm for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Mac, Windows, Linux and Web-based apps. The best pnpm alternative is npm, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like pnpm are Yarn, Yalc, Turborepo and Rush Monorepo.

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  1. npm icon
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    npm

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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.

    33 npm alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online

    npm Features

    1.  Support for Javascript
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    • npm is the most popular Web-based alternative to pnpm.

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

    • npm is Free and Open Sourcepnpm is also Free and Open Source
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    Yarn

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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.

    14 Yarn alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Yarn Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  NPM
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    • Yarn is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to pnpm.

    • Yarn is Free and Open Sourcepnpm is also Free and Open Source
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    Yalc

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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.

    16 Yalc alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Yalc Features

    1.  NPM
    2.  Monorepo
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    Turborepo

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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...

    19 Turborepo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • Typescript

    Turborepo Features

    1.  Built-in terminal emulation
    2.  Monorepo
    3.  Remote Cache
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  6. Rush Monorepo icon
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    Rush Monorepo

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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.

    14 Rush Monorepo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Rush Monorepo Features

    1.  NPM
    2.  Monorepo
    3.  Parallel builds
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  7. Bower icon
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    Bower

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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.

    24 Bower alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Git
    • Node.JS
    • npm

    Bower Features

    1.  NPM
    Discontinued

    It's now only maintained, not actively developed: https://github.com/bower/bower#:~:text=..psst! While Bower is maintained, we recommend yarn and webpack or parcel for new front-end projects!

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    Verdaccio

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    Verdaccio is a lightweight private npm proxy registry built in Node.js.

    19 Verdaccio alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron

    Verdaccio Features

    1.  Software Management
    2.  NPM
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    Lerna

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    Lerna is a fast, modern build system for managing and publishing multiple JavaScript/TypeScript packages from the same repository.

    15 Lerna alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript

    Lerna Features

    1.  Monorepo
    2.  NPM
    3.  Remote Cache
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  11. Alcatraz icon
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    Alcatraz

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    Alcatraz is an open-source package manager for Xcode. It lets you discover and install plugins, templates and color schemes without the need for manually cloning or copying files. It installs itself as a part of Xcode and it feels like home.

    20 Alcatraz alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Xcode
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    Discontinued

    The link provided here directs to a website where there is only:"Copyright 2016 Privacy Policy"

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  12. JSR icon
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    JSR

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    Open-source package registry supports TypeScript and distributes as ECMAScript modules, works with all JS runtimes like Node.js, Deno, and Bun. Seamlessly integrates with npm, enhancing compatibility and editor support without manual typings distribution.

    33 JSR alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    JSR Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Modules
    5.  NPM
    6.  Programming libraries
    7.  Support for Typescript
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  13. Nx icon
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    Nx

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    Next generation build system with first class monorepo support and powerful integrations.

    38 Nx alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
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    Generic Package Manager

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    Directly install applications from their GitHub repository with out-of-the-box support for updates using GPM, the package manager with the superpowers of a cross-platform build tool.

    28 Generic Package Manager alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Generic Package Manager Features

    1.  Command line interface
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