nvm VS HomeBrew

Compare nvm vs HomeBrew and see what are their differences.

nvm

Node Version Manager - POSIX-compliant bash script to manage multiple active node.js versions [Moved to: https://github.com/nvm-sh/nvm] (by creationix)

HomeBrew

🍺 The missing package manager for macOS (or Linux) (by Homebrew)
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nvm HomeBrew
5 1,281
46,393 39,373
- 1.7%
7.2 10.0
about 3 years ago 3 days ago
Shell Ruby
MIT License BSD 2-clause "Simplified" License
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nvm

Posts with mentions or reviews of nvm. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2022-11-06.
  • macOS Dev Setup
    23 projects | dev.to | 6 Nov 2022
    The recommended way to install Node.js is to use nvm (Node Version Manager) which allows you to manage multiple versions of Node.js on the same machine.
  • How to create a Google Action for Google Assistant (Home)
    3 projects | dev.to | 2 Mar 2022
    We recommend installing using nvm for Linux/Mac and nvm-windows for Windows
  • Node Version Manager (nvm) for Windows
    5 projects | dev.to | 7 Aug 2021
    tl;dr Similar (not identical) to nvm, but for Windows. Has an installer. Download Now! This has always been a node version manager, not an io.js manager, so there is no back-support for io.js. However, node 4+ is supported. Remember when running nvm install or nvm use, you must have Windows administrative rights (to create symlinks).
  • All about the Vue CLI
    3 projects | dev.to | 4 Mar 2021
    You also need Node.js version 8.9 or above (v10+ recommended). You can manage multiple versions of Node on the same machine with nvm ## What is Vue CLI?
  • [Tutorial] Instalando o Node.JS e o Node Version Manager (NVM) no Linux (Ubuntu e derivados)
    1 project | dev.to | 18 Sep 2020
    O número da versão pode mudar com o tempo. Acesse a página do projeto no GitHub (clique aqui) e procure pela versão mais recente, caso seja necessário.

HomeBrew

Posts with mentions or reviews of HomeBrew. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2024-04-08.
  • Top Homebrew Alternative: ServBay Becomes the Go-To for Developers
    1 project | dev.to | 18 Apr 2024
    Homebrew is a highly popular package manager on macOS and Linux systems, enabling users to easily install, update, and uninstall command-line tools and applications. Its design philosophy focuses on simplifying the software installation process on macOS, eliminating the need for manual downloads and compilations of software packages.
  • Software Engineering Workflow
    6 projects | dev.to | 8 Apr 2024
    Homebrew - package manager for linux-based OSs.
  • Simulate your first Lightning transaction on the Bitcoin regtest network Part 1 (MacOS)
    3 projects | dev.to | 30 Mar 2024
    Package Manager: Homebrew
  • Tools for Linux Distro Hoppers
    7 projects | dev.to | 27 Mar 2024
    Hopping from one distro to another with a different package manager might require some time to adapt. Using a package manager that can be installed on most distro is one way to help you get to work faster. Flatpak is one of them; other alternative are Snap, Nix or Homebrew. Flatpak is a good starter, and if you have a bunch of free time, I suggest trying Nix.
  • SQLite Schema Diagram Generator
    13 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 23 Mar 2024
    Are you using SQLite that ships with macOS, or SQLite installed from homebrew?

    I had a different problem in the past with the SQLite that ships with macOS, and have been using SQLite from homebrew since.

    So if it’s the one that comes with macOS that gives you this problem that you are having, try using SQLite from homebrew instead.

    https://brew.sh/

  • How to install (Ubuntu 22.10 VM) vagrant on Mac M1 ship using QEMU
    1 project | dev.to | 21 Mar 2024
    Before we begin, make sure you have Homebrew installed on your Mac. Homebrew is a package manager that makes it easy to install software and dependencies. You can install Homebrew by following the instructions on their website: https://brew.sh/
  • Perfect Elixir: Environment Setup
    3 projects | dev.to | 18 Mar 2024
    I’m on MacOS and erlang.org, elixir-lang.org, and postgresql.org all suggest installation via Homebrew, which is a very popular package manager for MacOS.
  • You're Installing Node.js Wrong. That's OK, Here Is How To Fix It 🙌
    2 projects | dev.to | 14 Mar 2024
    I have always either installed Node from the installer provided by the Nodejs website or, via Brew in macOS. I have also used nvm in the past but did not know that there was a best practice to guide us.
  • Test Driving a Rails API - Part One
    11 projects | dev.to | 11 Mar 2024
    A running Rails application needs a database to connect to. You may already have your database of choice installed, but if not, I recommend PostgreSQL, or Postgres for short. On a Mac, probably the easiest way to install it is with Posrgres.app. Another option, the one I prefer, is to use Homebrew. With Homebrew installed, this command will install PostgreSQL version 16 along with libpq:
  • Effective Neovim Setup. A Beginner’s Guide
    5 projects | dev.to | 9 Mar 2024
    On a macOS machine, you can use homebrew by running the command.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing nvm and HomeBrew you can also consider the following projects:

PopOS-Setup - A script to set up Pop!_OS in the best way possible

spack - A flexible package manager that supports multiple versions, configurations, platforms, and compilers.

go - The Go programming language

asdf - Extendable version manager with support for Ruby, Node.js, Elixir, Erlang & more

goenv - :blue_car: Like pyenv and rbenv, but for Go.

Visual Studio Code - Visual Studio Code

Cypress - Fast, easy and reliable testing for anything that runs in a browser.

winget-cli - WinGet is the Windows Package Manager. This project includes a CLI (Command Line Interface), PowerShell modules, and a COM (Component Object Model) API (Application Programming Interface).

nvm for Windows - A node.js version management utility for Windows. Ironically written in Go.

osxfuse - FUSE extends macOS by adding support for user space file systems

borg-cron-helper - Helper shell scripts for BorgBackup to automate backups and make your life easier… 😉

Chocolatey - Chocolatey - the package manager for Windows