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NVS (Node Version Switcher)nvm
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line macOS, Linux, Command line
  • One tool across Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Supports Node.js forks as well as official releases
  • Per-shell version switching with .nvmrc files for each project
  • Installs entirely in your home directory with no root access
  • Development pace is slow
  • Command-line only
  • Shell startup is noticeably slower once it is sourced
  • Windows needs a separate project; this one is POSIX shells only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
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Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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