Erlang Language Version Management
Version management tools for Erlang/OTP. Manage different OTP versions and integrate with dependent languages like Elixir.
GitHub Star Comparison
| No | Name | GitHub Stars | Description | Trend | License | Type | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | kerl | ⭐ 1.6k | Tool to easily build and install Erlang. Supports managing and switching between multiple versions | Long-standing standard tool in Erlang community. Also used as foundation for asdf-erlang | MIT | Version Manager | Official |
| 2 | asdf (Erlang) | ⭐ 526 | asdf-erlang plugin uses kerl internally, combining asdf's ease of use with kerl's reliability for Erlang management | Rapidly spreading especially among Elixir developers for integrated Elixir/Erlang management. Most recommended approach | MIT | Version Manager | Official |
| 3 | EVM | ⭐ 117 | Erlang Version Manager - Simple script to manage multiple Erlang versions. Specialized for official release installations | Supported by developers seeking simplicity but limited adoption due to kerl and asdf functionality | Apache-2.0 | Version Manager | Official |