JavaScript/Node.js Package Management
Node.js package managers like npm, yarn, and pnpm. Streamline dependency management, package publishing, and script execution.
GitHub Star Comparison
| No | Name | GitHub Stars | Description | Trend | License | Type | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bun | ⭐ 79.6k | Ultra-fast all-in-one JavaScript runtime written in Zig. Integrates package manager, bundler, and test runner, achieving 10-100x faster speeds than npm. | Rapidly gaining adoption in 2025. Attracting attention as Node.js alternative, especially for performance-critical projects. Native TypeScript support is appealing. | MIT | JavaScript Runtime & Package Manager | Official |
| 2 | Yarn | ⭐ 41.5k | JavaScript package manager developed by Facebook. Created to solve npm problems, emphasizing speed and security features. | Once attracted significant attention as npm alternative. Gap narrowed due to npm improvements, but differentiates with unique features like Yarn Workspaces. | BSD 2-Clause | Package Manager | Official |
| 3 | pnpm | ⭐ 32.2k | Fast, disk space efficient JavaScript package manager. Uses symbolic links to share packages, significantly saving storage. | Recently gaining attention as package manager. Particularly valued for performance and efficiency in monorepos and large-scale projects. | MIT | Package Manager | Official |
| 4 | npm | ⭐ 9.0k | Standard package manager for Node.js. Core of JavaScript ecosystem, operating world's largest software registry. Automates library dependency management. | Unshakeable position as standard tool for JavaScript development. Despite rise of alternatives like yarn and pnpm, continued use due to stability as Node.js standard. | Artistic License 2.0 | Package Manager | Official |