cpan vs Hex
| cpan | Hex | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $7.50/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | api, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Perl modules; Perl distributions, commonly .tar.gz archives | — |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | — |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On The Geeks Club, Hex scores higher on our published basis.