Carthage vs Fink
| Carthage | Fink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Package formats | framework, xcframework | DEB (.deb), Fink package descriptions (.info), source tarballs |
| Supported platforms | macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS | macOS/Darwin; x86_64 and arm64 supported by the development branch |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | — |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Carthage scores higher on our published basis.