Cargo
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What both publish
| Fact | Cargo | pip |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | pip resolves dependencies and selects the latest version that satisfies the given constraints. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | The documented rustup installer installs Cargo alongside the stable Rust release. | pip is usually installed automatically in virtual environments and with Python downloaded from python.org. |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | Rust crates; crates.io packages; alternate registry packages; Git dependencies; local path dependencies | sdist,wheel |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Cargo is the Rust package manager. | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. |
| Support | Cargo asks users to report bugs through its GitHub issue tracker. | The documentation directs users seeking help to GitHub Issues, the Discourse channel, and User IRC. |
| Supported platforms | Windows; macOS; Linux; other Unix-like systems | The current pip version is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and maintainers do not support other operating systems. |
Cargo plans
- CargoFree
pip plans
- pipFree
Pick Cargo if…
Cargo suits developers building and managing Rust packages. It is especially relevant to projects that need dependency management, workspaces, or repeatable builds.
Pick pip if…
pip suits Python users who need to install packages from indexes, source archives, or project repositories. Its requirements-file, lockfile, and offline-installation support may be useful for managing environments.