LuaRocks vs pip
| LuaRocks | pip | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | .rock, .rockspec | sdist, wheel |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, Unix, FreeBSD, Cygwin | Linux, macOS, Windows, Python |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | — | Yes |
| Private registry auth | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Specifiction, pip scores higher on our published basis.