Hex vs Slackware pkgtools
| Hex | Slackware pkgtools | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $7.50/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted, Web | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | — | tgz, txz, tbz, tlz |
| Supported platforms | — | Slackware Linux on x86, x86_64, and ARM ports |
| Dependency resolution | — | No |
| Offline installation | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On The Geeks Club, Hex scores higher on our published basis.