rbenv Alternatives

rbenv is described as 'Version manager tool for the Ruby programming language on Unix-like systems. It is useful for switching between multiple Ruby versions on the same machine and for ensuring that each project you are working on always runs on the correct Ruby version' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are five alternatives to rbenv for Linux, Mac and Windows. The best rbenv alternative is vfox, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like rbenv are moonrepo proto, eclectica, asdf and anyenv.

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  1. vfox icon
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    vfox is a cross-platform version manager(similar to nvm, fvm, sdkman, asdf-vm, etc.), extendable via plugins. It allows you to quickly install and switch between different environment you need via the command line.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
    • vfox is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to rbenv.

    • vfox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to rbenv.

    • vfox is Free and Open Sourcerbenv is also Free and Open Source
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    proto is a pluggable next-generation version manager for multiple programming languages. A unified toolchain.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  3. eclectica icon
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    Eclectica unifies management of any language under one cohesive and minimalistic interface.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    "asdf" is a tool version manager. All tool version definitions are contained within one file (.tool-versions) which you can check in to your project's Git repository to share with your team, ensuring everyone is using the exact same versions of tools.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  5. anyenv icon
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    This is a simple wrapper for rbenv style environment managers. You don't have to git clone or modify your shell profile for each **env anymore if you install anyenv.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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