Packagist vs. npm
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Packagist | npm |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 14 | 88 |
| Ease of use | 9.8 | 9.0 |
| Ease of setup | 9.5 | 9.1 |
| Quality of support | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Meets requirements | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 92.307692 | 78.313253 |
| Small Business | 78.6% | 61.4% |
| Mid-Market | 14.3% | 23.9% |
| Enterprise | 7.1% | 14.8% |
| Total page views | 44 | 333 |
| Total LLM citations | 75 | 1,197 |
Packagist
Packagist is the default Composer package repository. It lets clients find packages and lets Composer know where to get the code from. Composer can be used to manage your project or libraries' dependencies.
npm
npm is the world's largest software registry, serving as a vital resource for JavaScript developers globally. It enables developers to share, discover, and manage packages of code, facilitating efficient development and collaboration. Key Features and Functionality: - Package Management: npm allows developers to install, update, and manage JavaScript packages seamlessly, ensuring that projects have the necessary dependencies.