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Bower vs Bundler

Bower logo
BowerPackage Registry
FreePublished price
Bundler logo
BundlerDependency Management
FreePublished price
Bower logo
Bower
Package Registry

A package manager for the web

Bundler logo
Bundler
Dependency Management

The best way to manage a Ruby application's gems

Overview
CategoryPackage RegistryDependency Management
What it isLegacy package manager for web browser focused libraries deprecated in favor of npm and yarn.Ruby dependency management tool that provides a consistent environment for projects by tracking and installing exact gem versions.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Bower is free and open source (MIT license) with no paid tier. It is now in maintenance/deprecated status, with the maintainers recommending npm/yarn for new front-end projects. N…
Free
Bundler is a free Ruby dependency-management tool distributed with modern Ruby environments and available as open source. There is no paid public plan or commercial list price.
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20122010
Team size1001-5000 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CARemote

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