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DVM

Free#20 of 30 in Runtime Version Managers

DVM: A focused, cross-platform Deno version manager with project pinning and Windows support. Ranked #20 of 30 in Runtime Version Managers by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for deno developers needing Windows support.

7.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.2 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Deno developers needing Windows support
Paid from
Free
Automatic switching
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Installs and switches specific, latest, LTS, and canary Deno releases
- Pins project versions with local .dvmrc files
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
Where it doesn't
- Focused only on the Deno runtime
- Does not provide automatic version switching
- Command-line workflow requires shell or PowerShell setup

Our verdict on DVM

DVM is an open-source command-line version manager for developers working with Deno. It installs released Deno versions, lists installed and remote releases, switches the active version, and runs commands with a selected version. Semantic-version ranges and aliases such as latest and lts help cover both precise and moving version requirements. Project teams can pin a Deno version in a local .dvmrc file, making DVM a practical fit for developers who need repeatable runtime selection across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Its strongest area is focused Deno version control. DVM can manage specific, latest, LTS, and canary releases, while also providing aliases, registries, cache management, environment diagnostics, and shell completions. The project distributes shell and PowerShell installers alongside downloadable release binaries. Windows support includes PowerShell, WSL, and MSYS environments, giving Deno developers more options than a tool limited to Unix-like shells. These capabilities make DVM particularly relevant where Windows compatibility and project-level version pinning matter together.

DVM remains a narrow tool by design: its runtime type is language, and its scope is Deno rather than a broader collection of languages or runtimes. The published category specifications also indicate that automatic switching is not included, so selecting a project version remains an explicit workflow around commands, aliases, or the local .dvmrc file. Developers who need Deno-only version management, cross-platform coverage, and command-line control should consider DVM. Teams seeking one manager for multiple runtime ecosystems or automatic environment changes should choose a broader alternative.

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DVM pricing

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

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DVM fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Runtime types	Language
Automatic switching	No
Project version pinning	Yes
Version source	Binaries
Supported platforms	windows, macos, linux
Team controls	Not verified
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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