Julia Pkg vs Nix
| Julia Pkg | Nix | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | registered Julia packages, Git repositories, local path packages, package artifacts | Nix expressions, derivations, flakes |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD | Linux, macOS, Windows through WSL2 |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Workspace support | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On The Geeks Club, Nix scores higher on our published basis.