Carthage vs Shards
| Carthage | Shards | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | framework, xcframework | Crystal shards defined in shard.yml |
| Supported platforms | macOS, iOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Carthage scores higher on our published basis.