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Paket

Free#37 of 92 in Package Managers

Paket: Open-source NuGet management with lockfiles, explicit references, and flexible dependency sources. Ranked #37 of 92 in Package Managers by our editors (5.6/10); pricing: Open source; best for nuGet dependencies with explicit Paket files.

5.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.6 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
NuGet dependencies with explicit Paket files
Paid from
Free
Lockfile support
Yes
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Resolves direct and transitive NuGet dependencies with paket.lock
- Supports Git, GitHub, Gist, HTTP, private feeds, and package caches
- Works across Windows, Linux, macOS, .NET Core, .NET Framework, and Mono
Where it doesn't
- Focused on .NET projects rather than broader package ecosystems
- Private feeds require authentication configuration
- Offline installs depend on populated local or network caches

Our verdict on Paket

Paket is an open-source dependency manager for .NET projects that centers on NuGet package management while also supporting .NET CLI tools, Git repositories, GitHub, Gists, and HTTP files. It suits developers and teams that want explicit dependency declarations, direct and transitive resolution, version constraints, and reproducible builds across Windows, Linux, macOS, .NET Core, .NET Framework, and Mono. Project-specific references are recorded in paket.references, while concrete resolved versions are captured in paket.lock.

Its strongest differentiator is the control it gives over dependency sources and resolution. Paket can install, restore, update, and identify outdated dependencies, configure NuGet feeds, authenticate to private feeds, and use local, network-share, or machine package caches. That combination supports both connected and offline workflows, while Git, GitHub, Gist, and HTTP dependencies extend package management beyond standard NuGet packages. Teams with mixed legacy and modern .NET projects can use the same command-line-oriented workflow across those environments.

Paket is a good fit when dependency declarations and lockfile-based reproducibility matter, especially for projects that need explicit Paket files or more than one dependency source. Its scope is narrower than a general-purpose package manager because its supported formats and platforms are centered on .NET. Private-feed authentication and cache configuration also add operational steps for teams using secured or offline repositories. Choose Paket for controlled NuGet resolution and flexible .NET dependency sourcing; consider another tool when the project is outside the .NET ecosystem or does not need this level of dependency-file control.

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Paket pricing

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

See plans on fsprojects.github.io

Paket fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Package formats	NuGet packages, .NET CLI tools, Git, GitHub/Gist, HTTP files
Supported platforms	Windows, Linux, macOS, .NET Core, .NET Framework, Mono
Dependency resolution	Yes
Lockfile support	Yes
Workspace support	Not verified
Private registry auth	Yes
Offline installation	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Open source
Website	fsprojects.github.io
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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