Maven Central vs npm
| Maven Central | npm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $7/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package ecosystems | single | — |
| Private packages | No | — |
| Paid from | — | 7 /mo |
Both are listed in Best Package Registries. On Inferse, npm scores higher on our published basis.