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DUB

Free#90 of 92 in Package Managers

DUB: A focused open-source package manager that combines D dependencies, builds, tests, and publishing. Ranked #90 of 92 in Package Managers by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for D developers with integrated build workflows.

5.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.3 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
D developers with integrated build workflows
Paid from
Free
Lockfile support
Yes
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Combines dependency resolution, builds, tests, and publishing in one tool
- Supports Windows, macOS, Linux, mirrors, private registries, and local caching
- Generates project files for VisualD, Sublime Text, and CMake
Where it doesn't
- Its ecosystem is specialized around the D programming language
- Project recipes use only dub.json or dub.sdl formats
- IDE and build integrations focus on a defined set of supported tools

Our verdict on DUB

DUB is the official package manager and build system for the D programming language. It is intended for developers building D applications and libraries who want dependency resolution, project initialization, compilation, execution, testing, version recording, and publishing in one workflow. Projects can use dub.json or dub.sdl recipe files, and resolved dependency versions are recorded in dub.selections.json. DUB is open source and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Its strongest fit is an integrated D development workflow. DUB can download and link dependencies, run builds and unit tests, publish packages through the DUB registry, and generate project files for VisualD, Sublime Text, and CMake. It integrates with the DMD, LDC, and GDC compilers, while Maven and file-system suppliers extend how packages can be obtained. This combination keeps package and build tasks within one tool while still connecting to selected editors, compilers, and project systems.

DUB also covers several distribution and repeatability needs. It supports configurable registry mirrors, private registries, local package directories, local caching, offline installation, and lockfile support through recorded dependency selections. Those capabilities suit teams that need controlled package sources or local development workflows. The trade-off is focus: DUB is built specifically for D, and its ecosystem and integrations are narrower than a general-purpose package manager's. Choose it for D projects that benefit from a unified package and build workflow; choose an alternative when your work depends on broader language coverage or tooling outside its supported ecosystem.

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DUB pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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DUB fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Package formats	dub.json, dub.sdl
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Dependency resolution	Yes
Lockfile support	Yes
Workspace support	Not verified
Private registry auth	Not verified
Offline installation	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	7 integrations: DMD, LDC, GDC, VisualD, Mono-D, CMake …
Pricing	Open source
Website	dub.pm
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

DUB integrations

DUB lists 7 integrations on its own site.

DMD
LDC
GDC
VisualD
Mono-D
CMake
Maven

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