CocoaPods vs NuGet
| CocoaPods | NuGet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS | api, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Package formats | Pod, podspec | .nupkg, .snupkg |
| Supported platforms | iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, watchOS | Windows, macOS, Linux, .NET |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Workspace support | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers, Best Package Registries. On Samsung Mobile US Press, CocoaPods scores higher on our published basis.