Node.js version managers allow developers to easily switch between different versions of Node.js. This post compares five popular managers: NVM, N, FNM, Volta, and PNPM. Each manager is evaluated based on criteria such as cross-platform support, installation ease, source management, and daily usage. NVM and N are older and not fully cross-platform, whereas FNM and Volta, written in Rust, offer better cross-platform support and additional features like auto-switching and toolchain management. PNPM, although primarily a package manager, can also manage Node.js versions globally.
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