npm
The package manager and registry for JavaScript
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npm is a free package manager and registry for JavaScript packages, with paid plans for private packages and team permissions.
- for
- JavaScript developers and teams who need to publish and manage packages.
- pricing
- freemium
- license
- open source
Key features
- Unlimited public packages — Publish any number of public packages to the npm Registry.
- Private packages — Pro and Teams plans allow unlimited private package publishing.
- Package-based permissions — Control who can access and modify each package.
- Team-based permissions — Teams plan adds granular team management for package access.
- Security warnings — Automatic security alerts are included for all plans.
Use cases
- Publish an open-source library for the community
- Host internal private modules for a company
- Manage package access across a development team
- Receive automatic vulnerability alerts for dependencies
npm pricing
- Free$0Unlimited public packages · Basic support
- Pro$7/monthUnlimited public packages · Unlimited private packages · Package-based permissions
- Teams$7/user per monthUnlimited public packages · Unlimited private packages · Team-based permissions
npm vs alternatives
 npm |  pnpm |  GitHub |  Semgrep | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Public and private JavaScript package hosting | Efficient package installation | Code collaboration and CI | Code security scanning |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — |
- npm vs pnpm: pnpm is a faster, disk-space-efficient alternative package manager
- npm vs GitHub: GitHub provides code hosting and CI, not a package registry
- npm vs Semgrep: Semgrep focuses on static analysis, not package publishing
npm FAQ
What does the free plan include?+
The free plan provides unlimited public packages and basic support.
What additional features does npm Pro add?+
npm Pro adds unlimited private packages and package-based permission controls for $7 per month.
How does the Teams plan differ from Pro?+
Teams adds per-user pricing and team-based permission management, while keeping unlimited public and private packages.
Are security warnings available on all plans?+
Yes, automatic security warnings are included across Free, Pro, and Teams plans.
What changes are coming for npm tokens that bypass 2FA?+
Tokens that bypass 2FA will be restricted for account changes in Aug 2026 and direct publishing in Jan 2027; see npm’s guidance to prepare.
Summarized by DevHunt from npmjs.com · Nov 15, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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