GNU ELPA vs Private Packagist
GNU ELPA
elpa.gnu.orgPrivate Packagist
packagist.comSide by side
| Figure | GNU ELPA | Private Packagist |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | €15.58/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Package Registries | 8.6 (#8) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Purpose | GNU ELPA is the default package repository for GNU Emacs. | Private Packagist makes private PHP repositories available through Composer and provides a controlled repository for package installs. |
| Support | The site directs users to report bugs with `M-x report-emacs-bug` and suggests the help-gnu-emacs mailing list for help. | Cloud plans include email and chat support, and the pricing FAQ says messages sent by email or website chat receive a guaranteed next-business-day response. |
Plans
Private Packagist
- Private Packagist Cloud€187 a year
- Private Packagist Self-Hosted — Kubernetes, Helm Chart€3,900 a year
- Private Packagist Self-Hosted — Kubernetes, Kots€5,900 a year
In their own words
Private Packagist
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