Vcpkg AlternativesPackage Managers and other similar apps like Vcpkg

Vcpkg is described as 'C++ Library Manager for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Contribute to Microsoft/vcpkg development by creating an account on GitHub' and is a Package Manager in the development category. There are six alternatives to Vcpkg for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and BSD apps. The best Vcpkg alternative is PyPI, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Vcpkg are Conan, Hunter Package Manager, build2 and Crates.io.

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  1. PyPI icon
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    The Python Package Index (PyPI) is a repository of software for the Python programming language. PyPI helps you find and install software developed and shared by the Python community. Package authors use PyPI to distribute their software.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • PyPI is the most popular Web-based alternative to Vcpkg.

    • PyPI is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Vcpkg.

    • PyPI is Free and Open SourceVcpkg is also Free and Open Source
  2. Conan icon
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    The open source, decentralized and multi-platform package manager to create and share all your native binaries.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Conan is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Vcpkg.

    • Conan is Free and Open SourceVcpkg is also Free and Open Source
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    Hunter is a CMake driven cross-platform package manager for C/C++ projects. With the help of Hunter you can organize builds for Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Raspberry Pi and other platforms. Third-party external projects are highly customizable, effectively allowing you...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Raspberry Pi
     
    • Hunter Package Manager is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Vcpkg.

    • Hunter Package Manager is Free and Open SourceVcpkg is also Free and Open Source
    • Hunter Package Manager is CustomizableVcpkg is not according to our users
  4. build2 icon
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    build2 is an open-source (MIT), cross-platform build toolchain for developing and packaging C and C++ code. It is a hierarchy of tools that includes the build system, package dependency manager (for package consumption), and project dependency manager (for project development).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  5. Crates.io icon
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    Instantly publish your crates and install them. Use the API to interact and find out more information about available crates. Become a contributor and enhance the site with your work.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Rust
    • Online
     
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    CPM is designed to promote small, well-tested, composable C++ modules. CPM allows you to link against multiple different versions of the same static library without symbol conflicts. You can include other C++ modules that may depend on older or newer versions of the same modules...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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