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Cyfe vs Yarn

Cyfe logo

Cyfe

Business Intelligence

All-in-one business dashboard

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Yarn logo

Yarn

Developer Tools

Fast, reliable, and secure dependency management

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Cyfe is an all-in-one business dashboard application; Yarn is a package manager.
  • Yarn is free; Cyfe starts at $29/mo.
  • Where Cyfe falls short: dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan.
  • Where Yarn falls short: Yarn 2+ (Berry) has limited ESM support which can be a constraint for some projects.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cyfe and Yarn actually diverge.

Attributes where Cyfe and Yarn differ
AttributeCyfeYarn
Pricing modelSubscriptionFree
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, TV and consoleWeb, Linux, macOS, Windows
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceDeveloper Tools
Founded20122016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Cyfe

  • Pre-built Widgets
  • Custom Metrics
  • Historical Data
  • White-labeling
  • Embedding
  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Only in Yarn

Nothing recorded that Cyfe does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cyfe

  • Building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sourcesnot Yarn
  • Displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public URLsnot Yarn

Yarn

  • Monorepo teams managing dependencies across 50+ interdependent packagesnot Cyfe
  • Enterprise JavaScript projects ensuring reproducible builds across CI/CDnot Cyfe
  • Open-source projects with plugin ecosystems coordinating versionsnot Cyfe
  • Teams requiring consistent package installs regardless of network conditionsnot Cyfe

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cyfe

  • Dashboards are the billing unit, at 2 on the $29 Starter plan and 5 on the $39 Standard plan
  • Users are capped separately, at 1 on Starter and 2 on Standard, so a two person team needs the second tier for seats alone
  • Unlimited users only appears on the $119 Premier plan
  • Additional dashboards beyond a plan are $5 each
  • The Agency plan includes 10 clients with further clients at $19 each

Yarn

  • Yarn 2+ (Berry) has limited ESM support which can be a constraint for some projects
  • Smaller ecosystem and community compared to npm, though still substantial

Pricing, plan by plan

Cyfe

Free
  • Starter$29/mo
    • 2 Dashboards
    • 1 User
    • 14-day free trial
  • Standard$39/mo
    • 5 Dashboards
    • 2 Users
    • 14-day free trial
  • Pro$65/mo
    • 10 Dashboards
    • 5 Users
    • 14-day free trial
  • Premier$119/mo
    • 20 Dashboards
    • Unlimited Users
    • Additional dashboards available at $5 per dashboard

Yarn

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Yarn review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Cyfe if

  • You need pre-built widgets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, TV and console.
  • You also want custom metrics.

Choose Yarn if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux, macOS, Windows.

Questions people ask

Is Cyfe or Yarn better?
Neither clearly leads. Cyfe starts at Free and Yarn at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cyfe or Yarn?
Cyfe starts at Free and Yarn at Free.
Does Cyfe or Yarn run on more platforms?
Cyfe runs on Web, iOS, Android, TV and console. Yarn runs on Web, Linux, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Cyfe for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Cyfe best used for?
Cyfe is most often used for building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources, displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls. Of those, building business dashboards from marketing, sales and finance sources and displaying live metrics on office screens and shared public urls are not what Yarn is typically brought in for.
What can Cyfe do that Yarn cannot?
Cyfe covers Pre-built Widgets, Custom Metrics, Historical Data, White-labeling.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cyfe: How much does Cyfe cost?

Cyfe offers five subscription plans: Starter at $29/month (2 dashboards, 1 user), Standard at $39/month (5 dashboards, 2 users), Pro at $65/month (10 dashboards, 5 users), Premier at $119/month (20 dashboards, unlimited users), and Agency at $190/month (100 dashboards, 15 users, 10 clients).

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Yarn: What is Yarn's main advantage over npm?

Yarn downloads packages in parallel, significantly reducing installation time. It uses a yarn.lock file for deterministic installs, ensuring identical package versions across machines and preventing version conflicts common with npm.

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Cyfe: What features are included in all Cyfe plans?

All Cyfe tiers include unlimited history, TV mode for dashboard displays, public shareable URLs, custom logos and themes, custom SSL domain support, unlimited data exports, and embedded analytics capabilities. The 14-day free trial is available for every plan.

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Yarn: Can I use Yarn in offline environments?

Yes, Yarn supports secure offline environments. The yarn.lock file enables reproducible installs without requiring new downloads.

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Cyfe: What is included in Cyfe's Agency plan?

The Agency plan at $190/month includes 100 dashboards, 15 users, and 10 clients. Additional clients cost $19 each. The plan provides 100% white label branding, branded widgets, custom CSS, and full client management features.

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