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pnpm vs Strikingly

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pnpm

Developer Tools

Fast, disk space efficient package manager

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
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Strikingly

Web Development

One-page website builder for small businesses and creators

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: pnpm requires command-line proficiency to use; Strikingly strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which pnpm and Strikingly actually diverge.

Attributes where pnpm and Strikingly differ
AttributepnpmStrikingly
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsLinux, Windows, macOSweb
CategoryDeveloper ToolsWeb Development
Founded20172012

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

Nothing recorded that Strikingly does not also cover.

Only in Strikingly

  • Drag-and-drop editor
  • Simple Store
  • Blogging
  • Forms and live chat
  • Traffic analytics
  • Social feed integration
  • HTTPS/SSL

What people use each for

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

pnpm

  • Installing dependencies faster than npm in monorepo workspacesnot Strikingly
  • Sharing common dependencies across multiple projects to save disk spacenot Strikingly
  • Preventing dependency version conflicts in workspace environmentsnot Strikingly
  • Managing workspaces with many interdependent packagesnot Strikingly

Strikingly

  • Personal portfolio or resume sitenot pnpm
  • Single-product or small online storenot pnpm
  • Event or landing pagenot pnpm
  • Small business brochure sitenot pnpm

Where each one falls short

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

pnpm

  • Requires command-line proficiency to use
  • Community-driven support only

Strikingly

  • Strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
  • Transaction fees of 2-5% apply to store sales on lower-tier plans in addition to payment processor fees.
  • Design customization is limited compared to code-based site builders, since sites are built from fixed templates.
  • The free plan does not support a custom domain, limiting its use for professional or commercial sites.

Pricing, plan by plan

pnpm

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the pnpm review.

Strikingly

Free
  • Limited$8/month
    • 2 sites
    • 1 GB storage per site
    • Up to 5 pages
  • Pro$16/month
    • 3 sites
    • 20 GB storage per site
    • Up to 100 pages
  • VIP$49/month
    • 5 sites
    • 100 GB storage per site
    • Up to 500 products

Which should you pick?

Choose pnpm if

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

Choose Strikingly if

  • You need drag-and-drop editor.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web.
  • You also want simple store.
Strikingly review

Questions people ask

Is pnpm or Strikingly better?
Neither clearly leads. pnpm starts at Free and Strikingly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, pnpm or Strikingly?
pnpm starts at Free and Strikingly at Free.
Does pnpm or Strikingly run on more platforms?
pnpm runs on Linux, Windows, macOS. Strikingly runs on web.
Can I use pnpm for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is pnpm best used for?
pnpm is most often used for installing dependencies faster than npm in monorepo workspaces, sharing common dependencies across multiple projects to save disk space, preventing dependency version conflicts in workspace environments, managing workspaces with many interdependent packages. Of those, installing dependencies faster than npm in monorepo workspaces and sharing common dependencies across multiple projects to save disk space are not what Strikingly is typically brought in for.
What can pnpm do that Strikingly cannot?
Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor, Simple Store, Blogging, Forms and live chat.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

pnpm: Is pnpm free and open source?

Yes. pnpm is free and open source software developed for Node.js. Version 10 and 11 are currently available.

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Strikingly: Does Strikingly have a free plan?

Strikingly offers a free tier for getting started, with paid plans beginning at $8/month (billed yearly) adding a custom domain, more storage, and lower transaction fees on store sales.

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pnpm: How does pnpm save disk space?

pnpm uses a content-addressable store with hard linking and symlinks to avoid duplication. All files are saved in a single place on disk and hard-linked to individual projects, dramatically reducing storage requirements compared to npm.

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Strikingly: Does Strikingly charge transaction fees on store sales?

Yes. The Limited plan charges a 5% transaction fee, the Pro plan charges 2%, and the VIP plan removes the transaction fee entirely, in addition to any payment processor fees.

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pnpm: Is pnpm faster than npm?

Yes. pnpm performs installation in three stages: dependency resolution, directory structure calculation, and linking. Packages are fetched and linked as soon as possible, making it significantly faster than npm's sequential approach.

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Strikingly: What payment methods can I use to sell products?

Strikingly's built-in Simple Store supports accepting payments through PayPal and Stripe.

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pnpm: Does pnpm support monorepos?

Yes. pnpm has built-in support for monorepositories. You can create a workspace using pnpm-workspace.yaml to unite multiple projects in a single repository.

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pnpm: How does pnpm handle node_modules differently than npm?

pnpm uses symlinks to add only direct dependencies to node_modules root, preventing accidental access to undeclared dependencies. This encourages more explicit dependency management compared to npm's flattened node_modules structure.

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