Apache Maven vs Carthage
| Apache Maven | Carthage | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | iOS, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | pom, jar, maven-plugin, ejb, war, ear, rar | framework, xcframework |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Workspace support | Yes | — |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | — |
| Lockfile support | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Carthage scores higher on our published basis.