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Mmhmm vs npm

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Mmhmm

Remote Work

Presentation platform for video calls

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
npm logo

npm

Web Development

Package manager for JavaScript

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only npm has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to; npm private packages require a paid user or organization account; the free registry publishes publicly only
  • They diverge on capability: Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, npm covers Package installation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mmhmm and npm actually diverge.

Attributes where Mmhmm and npm differ
AttributeMmhmmnpm
Starting price$10/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsDesktop Mac, Desktop WindowsWindows, Macos, Linux
CategoryRemote WorkWeb Development
Founded20202014

Identical on both: pricing model (freemium), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams

Only in npm

  • Package installation
  • Dependency management
  • Version management
  • Script running
  • Package publishing
  • Security auditing
  • Package discovery
  • CLI interface

What people use each for

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

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot npm
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot npm
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot npm
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot npm

npm

  • Package managementnot Mmhmm
  • Dependency installationnot Mmhmm
  • Project scaffoldingnot Mmhmm
  • Build automationnot Mmhmm
  • Package publishingnot Mmhmm
  • Version controlnot Mmhmm

Where each one falls short

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

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

npm

  • Private packages require a paid user or organization account; the free registry publishes publicly only

Pricing, plan by plan

Mmhmm

$10/month
  • Individual$10/month
    • Single user
    • Unlimited meetings and recordings
    • No storage or time limits
  • Individual Annual$120/year
    • Single user
    • 17% savings vs monthly billing
  • Team$10/month
    • Per-seat billing
    • Admin dashboard
    • Centralized billing
  • Team Annual$120/year
    • Per-seat billing
    • 17% savings vs monthly

npm

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited public packages
    • Package discovery
    • npm CLI
  • Pro$7/month
    • Unlimited private packages
    • Package analytics
    • Support
  • Teams$7/month
    • Team management
    • Organization packages
    • Audit logs

Which should you pick?

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Choose npm if

  • You need package installation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux.
  • You also want dependency management.
npm review

Questions people ask

Is Mmhmm or npm better?
Neither clearly leads. Mmhmm starts at $10/month and npm at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mmhmm or npm?
npm has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $10/month for Mmhmm and Free for npm.
Does Mmhmm or npm run on more platforms?
Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows. npm runs on Windows, Macos, Linux.
Can I use npm for free?
Yes. npm has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at $10/month.
What is Mmhmm best used for?
Mmhmm is most often used for putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video call, recording a screen walkthrough up to an hour, adding effects and reactions to a webcam feed, collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stack. Of those, putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video call and recording a screen walkthrough up to an hour are not what npm is typically brought in for.
What can Mmhmm do that npm cannot?
Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture. npm covers Package installation, Dependency management, Version management, Script running.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mmhmm: How much does Airtime cost?

Airtime (formerly mmhmm) costs 10 USD/month for Individual plan or 120 USD/year with annual billing providing 17% savings. Team plans also charge 10 USD per seat per month or 120 USD per seat per year.

Source
Mmhmm: Is there a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available with full access to Creator, Camera, and Stacks. Recorder feature is limited to 5 recordings of 5 minutes each during trial. No credit card required.

Source
Mmhmm: What are the seat limits?

Individual plan supports single user; Team plan uses per-seat billing with volume discounts available for 20+ users under Enterprise plan.

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