# Github Package Registry vs npm Comparison

| | Github Package Registry | npm | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 40 | 87 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (47.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (61.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Github Package Registry | npm | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (34 reviews) | 8.9 (68 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (35 reviews) | 8.9 (68 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (33 reviews) | 8.3 (54 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Github Package Registry

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### npm

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Repository Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Github Package Registry** | 8.8/10 | 31 |
| **npm** | 8.5/10 | 65 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Github Package Registry | npm | 
|---|---|---|
| **Package Management** | 9.4 (29 reviews) | 9.2 (59 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | 8.4 (29 reviews) | 8.8 (55 reviews) | 
| **Code Analysis** | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.2 (51 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Checks** | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 8.1 (53 reviews) | 
| **Static Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Repository Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assignment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Testing/QA Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Github Package Registry | npm | 
|---|---|---|
| **Package Access Control** | 8.9 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (51 reviews) | 
| **Package Tracking** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | 8.5 (51 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 8.4 (48 reviews) | 
| **Rollback** | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Issue Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bug Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Github Package Registry | npm | 
|---|---|---|
| **Code Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rules-Based Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visual Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bug/Issue Capture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Programming Languages Supported** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborative Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wiki** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Repository Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/repository-management)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Github Package Registry | npm | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 47.5% | 61.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.0% | 24.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 22.5% | 13.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Github Package Registry

- **Computer Software:** 32.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 30.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Wholesale:** 2.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Program Development:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.5%
- **Events Services:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 15.0%

#### npm

- **Computer Software:** 39.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 6.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.2%
- **Financial Services:** 4.9%
- **Program Development:** 3.7%
- **Gambling & Casinos:** 3.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.5%
- **Internet:** 2.5%
- **Biotechnology:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 9.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Github Package Registry

- [Sonatype Nexus Repository](https://www.g2.com/products/sonatype-nexus-repository/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Azure Artifacts](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-artifacts/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [JFrog](https://www.g2.com/products/jfrog-2024-03-28/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (162 reviews)
- [MyGet](https://www.g2.com/products/myget/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [Harness Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/harness-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [UserVoice](https://www.g2.com/products/uservoice/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (243 reviews)
- [Ninite](https://www.g2.com/products/ninite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [Cloudsmith](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudsmith/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [NuGet](https://www.g2.com/products/nuget/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [P4](https://www.g2.com/products/p4/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (95 reviews)

### Alternatives to npm

- [NuGet](https://www.g2.com/products/nuget/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Sonatype Nexus Repository](https://www.g2.com/products/sonatype-nexus-repository/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (23 reviews)
- [Ninite](https://www.g2.com/products/ninite/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (42 reviews)
- [Chocolatey](https://www.g2.com/products/chocolatey/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (15 reviews)
- [Harness Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/harness-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [UserVoice](https://www.g2.com/products/uservoice/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (243 reviews)
- [JFrog](https://www.g2.com/products/jfrog-2024-03-28/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (162 reviews)
- [P4](https://www.g2.com/products/p4/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Packagist](https://www.g2.com/products/packagist/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Canny](https://www.g2.com/products/canny/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (108 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Github Package Registry

- Title: [What is Github Package Registry used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-github-package-registry-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "for code repository for your organization, versioning, development and automation with DEV Ops tool. "

### npm

- Title: [What NPM install command does?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-npm-install-command-does) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Sure! Quoting https://docs.npmjs.com/cli/v6/commands/npm-install , the npm install command installs a package, and any packages that it depends on.
"
- Title: [What is NPM for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-npm-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The NPM registry is for uploading packages to their registry for public usage of the package."
- Title: [What is the best way to name a library.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25336-what-is-the-best-way-to-name-a-library) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Without capitalizations, and if it's just a package without any symbols (!.,/@#$%^*&(), etc)
"
- Title: [Is there any way to exclude files that are not in use by project](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25320-is-there-any-way-to-exclude-files-that-are-not-in-use-by-project) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You should be able to add in packages as a dependencies in your package.json file. Specify which ones are for the project and which are..."

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