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nvm vs NVS (Node Version Switcher): catalog facts
nvm	NVS (Node Version Switcher)
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free and open source.
macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Per-shell version switching with .nvmrc files for each project Installs entirely in your home directory with no root access	One tool across Windows, macOS and Linux Supports Node.js forks as well as official releases
Shell startup is noticeably slower once it is sourced Windows needs a separate project; this one is POSIX shells only	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 September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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