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Mix

Free#30 of 92 in Package Managers

Mix: A capable open-source package manager for Elixir and umbrella applications. Ranked #30 of 92 in Package Managers by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Open source; best for elixir and umbrella applications.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.3 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Elixir and umbrella applications
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Lockfile support
    Yes
  • Facts checked
    22 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Supports Hex, Git, local path, and umbrella dependencies
    • Provides lockfiles, dependency resolution, caching, and private Hex authentication
    • Handles compilation, tests, environments, aliases, and custom tasks

  • Where it doesn't

    • Its ecosystem focus is primarily Elixir and Erlang
    • Distributed as part of Elixir rather than as a separate product
    • Its workflow centers on command-line project management

Our verdict on Mix

Mix is the build tool and dependency manager included with Elixir. It creates, compiles, tests, runs, and configures Elixir projects while managing dependencies from Hex, Git repositories, local paths, and umbrella applications. Its strongest audience is developers building Elixir and Erlang applications, especially teams organizing multiple related applications in an umbrella or monorepo-style structure. Mix is open source and has been available since 2012, with support across macOS, GNU/Linux, Windows, BSD, Docker, and Erlang VM environments.

Dependency management is the clearest reason to choose Mix. It resolves dependencies and records their state in mix.lock files, while supporting Hex, Git, local path, umbrella, Rebar3, and Make package formats. Cached dependency installations can be reused, and private Hex organization authentication supports projects that depend on restricted packages. These capabilities give Elixir teams a focused workflow for repeatable project setup and dependency handling. Mix also separates development, test, and production environments, which helps keep project configuration aligned with different stages of delivery.

Mix extends beyond package installation through custom tasks and project aliases, compilation targets, testing, and project configuration. That breadth suits teams that want build and dependency operations in one Elixir-centered tool. It is less suitable for developers seeking a general-purpose package manager spanning unrelated language ecosystems, because its package formats, project model, and integrations are closely tied to Elixir and Erlang tooling. Choose Mix for Elixir applications, umbrella projects, and monorepo-style development; choose an alternative when broad cross-language ecosystem coverage is the priority.

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Mix pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on mix.hexdocs.pm

Mix fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Package formatsHex packages, Git dependencies, local path dependencies, Rebar3 projects, Make projects
Supported platformsmacOS, GNU/Linux, Windows, FreeBSD, OpenBSD
Dependency resolutionYes
Lockfile supportYes
Workspace supportYes
Private registry authYes
Offline installationYes
DeploymentSelf-hosted
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations4 integrations: Hex package manager, Git, Rebar3, Make
PricingOpen source
Websitemix.hexdocs.pm
Facts checked22 Sep 2026

Mix integrations

Mix lists 4 integrations on its own site.

  • Hex package manager
  • Git
  • Rebar3
  • Make

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