Hex vs Shards
| Hex | Shards | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | $7.50/mo | |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted, Web | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package ecosystems | multi | |
| Private packages | Yes | |
| Package size limit | 16 MB | |
| Access controls | team | |
| Package formats | Crystal shards defined with shard.yml | |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | |
| Lockfile support | Yes |
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