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Electron vs Yarn

Electron logo
ElectronDeveloper Tools
FreePublished price
Yarn logo
YarnDeveloper Tools
FreePublished price
Electron logo
Electron
Developer Tools

Build cross-platform desktop apps with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

Yarn logo
Yarn
Developer Tools

The modern JavaScript package manager

Overview
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDeveloper Tools
What it isFramework from GitHub for building cross-platform desktop applications using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with Node.js.Fast, reliable, and secure dependency management tool for JavaScript with offline caching and deterministic installs.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Electron is free, open-source software released under the MIT license and maintained under the OpenJS Foundation. There is no paid tier or license fee.
Free
Open-source (BSD) JavaScript package manager. Free with no paid tier; distributed via npm/Corepack and GitHub.
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20132016
Team size1001-5000 employees10000+ employees
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CARemote

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