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n vs NVS (Node Version Switcher): catalog facts
n	NVS (Node Version Switcher)
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Installs and switches between Node.js versions Supports interactive version selection	One tool across Windows, macOS and Linux Supports Node.js forks as well as official releases
Does not work in native Windows shells Requires Node.js for npm-based installation	Development pace is slow Command-line only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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