Mix vs Nix
| Mix | Nix | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Package formats | Hex packages, Git dependencies, local path dependencies, Rebar3 projects, Make projects | Nix expressions, derivations, flakes |
| Supported platforms | macOS, GNU/Linux, Windows, FreeBSD, OpenBSD | Linux, macOS, Windows through WSL2 |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Workspace support | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Specifiction, Nix scores higher on our published basis.