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Best npm Alternatives

3 alternatives to npm in Package Registries, compared by pricing, DX grade, security, and vendor lock-in.

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#1

pnpm

Faster installs, disk-efficient, strict dependency resolution

Price vs npm
Free (OSS)
DX Grade
A
Security
B
Lock-in Risk
Low (1/10)
#2

Bun

All-in-one runtime + package manager, fastest installs

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Price vs npm
Free (OSS)
DX Grade
A
Security
B
Lock-in Risk
Low (2/10)
#3

Yarn

Plug'n'Play, zero-installs, workspaces

Price vs npm
Free (OSS)
DX Grade
B
Security
B
Lock-in Risk
Low (1/10)