Both NPM and PNPM are tools that help developers install and manage JavaScript libraries (packages) in their projects. NPM is the default package manager that comes with Node.js and is widely used, while PNPM is a faster alternative that saves disk space by using a unique storage method. PNPM creates hard links to a single package storage instead of copying files for each project, making it more efficient.
npm and pnpm both support package installation, updating, and removal. However, pnpm has additional features like workspace support, content-addressed storage, and better performance.
Both npm and pnpm support TypeScript. npm uses TypeScript 4.8.3, while pnpm uses TypeScript 4.8.4.
npm is compatible with Node.js 14.17.0 or later, while pnpm is compatible with Node.js 14.17.0 or later.
npm has 134 dependencies, while pnpm has 114 dependencies.
pnpm is generally faster than npm due to its content-addressed storage and better package management algorithms.
Both npm and pnpm are compatible with popular frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js.
npm has a more active community with 22,100 GitHub stars, while pnpm has 14,300 GitHub stars.
npm has more comprehensive documentation, with a 4.5-star rating on GitHub, while pnpm has a 4.2-star rating.
npm is maintained by the npm team, with updates released regularly. pnpm is maintained by the pnpm team, with updates released regularly.
1npm install expressThis command installs the Express.js package using npm.
1pnpm add expressThis command installs the Express.js package using pnpm.
pnpm is a faster and more efficient package manager compared to npm.
A fast and reliable package manager created by Facebook. Yarn was made to solve NPM's early performance and security issues, using a lockfile to ensure consistent installations across different machines.
Yarn is the most established NPM alternative, with great documentation and wide community support. It's very beginner-friendly and works almost exactly like NPM, making it easy to switch.
Package ManagerA super-fast all-in-one JavaScript runtime and package manager. Bun is written in a low-level language (Zig) and focuses on being incredibly fast - much faster than NPM or Yarn.
While newer, Bun is gaining popularity because it's extremely fast and can replace both Node.js and NPM. It's perfect for developers who want better performance and simpler tooling.
Package Manager & RuntimeA next-generation package manager from Vercel that replaces NPM. It's designed to be incredibly fast and work well with monorepos (projects with multiple packages).
Turbo is great for larger projects and teams that need better performance. It's backed by Vercel (creators of Next.js) and has excellent documentation.
Package ManagerA smart package manager helper that automatically detects and uses the right package manager for your project. It works with NPM, Yarn, PNPM, and Bun.
Perfect for developers who work on different projects that use different package managers. It's like a universal remote control for package managers.
Package Manager HelperNo README available