Chocolatey vs Slackware pkgtools
| Chocolatey | Slackware pkgtools | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $1.50/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Package formats | nupkg, nuspec, packages.config | tgz, txz, tbz, tlz |
| Supported platforms | Windows; Linux; macOS | Slackware Linux on x86, x86_64, and ARM ports |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | No |
| Lockfile support | Yes | — |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On The Geeks Club, Chocolatey scores higher on our published basis.