FreeBSD pkg
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VisitFreeBSD pkg vs pip
What both publish
| Fact | FreeBSD pkg | pip |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | pip resolves dependencies and selects the latest version that satisfies the given constraints. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | tar archive (.pkg),gzip,bzip2,zstd,xz | sdist,wheel |
| Purpose | pkg is a package management tool for FreeBSD. | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. |
| Support | The project lists help via the #pkg channel on Libera Chat or [email protected]. | The documentation directs users seeking help to GitHub Issues, the Discourse channel, and User IRC. |
| Supported platforms | FreeBSD | The current pip version is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and maintainers do not support other operating systems. |
FreeBSD pkg plans
- FreeBSD pkgFree
pip plans
- pipFree
Pick FreeBSD pkg if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.