pnpm vs vlt

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vlt provides npm-compatible JavaScript package registries for teams publishing scoped or private packages and managing organizations and access. It is available as a web service or self-hosted, with a client compatible with vlt, npm, pnpm, yarn, bun, deno and CI publishing. Registry infrastructure uses caching and smaller payloads. Developers can inspect resolved dependency graphs, trace why dependencies exist and query them with selector syntax; the CLI handles installation, publishing, configuration, execution and dependency queries. The registry says it blocks known malware and high-risk software through advisory and malware scanning across a safe npm mirror. Lifecycle scripts are restricted or disabled by default, and risky behavior needs explicit approval. Socket integration identifies dependency security risks. The VSR private registry can run locally or in CI with granular access tokens. TLS 1.2 or later and MFA for high-risk systems are stated security controls. Free costs nothing with 2GB storage and delivery, upstream proxy, user and token management and community support. Pro costs $8 a month, billed annually; Premium costs $20 a month, billed annually; Enterprise costs $79 a month, billed annually. Enterprise+ pricing is custom.