Go Language Version Management

Version management tools for Go language. Install multiple Go versions and use the appropriate version for each project.

GitHub Star Comparison

Go Language Version Management GitHub Star Comparison
NoNameGitHub StarsDescriptionTrendLicenseTypeOfficial Site
1GVM⭐ 11.1kGo Version Manager - Comprehensive Go environment management tool inspired by rbenv and nvm. Also provides package management via pkgsetHas history with rich features but limited new adoption as Go Modules reduced need for complex featuresMITVersion ManagerOfficial
2g⭐ 953Simple and easy-to-use Go version manager. Intuitive installation and switching, popular among Go developersSteadily growing due to simplicity and ease of use. Increasing adoption in Go communityMITVersion ManagerOfficial
3gobrew⭐ 396Modern Go version manager developed in Go. Features single binary, high performance, and simple designRapidly growing as next-generation tool built in Go with high performance and simplicity. Gaining popularity with modern designMITVersion ManagerOfficial
4Native Go Tools-Official Go standard tools. Basic version management using go install commands and GOPATH/GOROOT environment variablesStable as official Go basic functionality. Usage for complex management decreasing due to dedicated tools adoptionBSD-3-ClauseVersion ManagerOfficial