Nix vs Scoop
| Nix | Scoop | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Nix expressions, derivations, flakes | ZIP, 7z, TAR, GZ, LZMA, LZH archives; installer files; single-file apps; PowerShell scripts |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows through WSL2 | Windows 10 and newer; Windows Server 2016 and newer; Windows 7/8 and Server 2008/2012 with PowerShell 5.1 |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | — |
| Workspace support | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Inferse, Nix scores higher on our published basis.