Hatch
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VisitHatch vs pip
What both publish
| Fact | Hatch | pip |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The installation documentation provides installers or standalone binaries for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as pip, pipx, Homebrew, Conda, and other installation methods. | pip is usually installed automatically in virtual environments and with Python downloaded from python.org. |
| Support | The project directs users to its issue reporting instructions for reporting problems. | The documentation directs users seeking help to GitHub Issues, the Discourse channel, and User IRC. |
Hatch plans
- HatchFree
pip plans
- pipFree
Pick Hatch if…
Hatch suits Python developers who want one tool for project setup, environment management, testing, analysis, and package publishing. Its cross-platform support and plugin system also fit teams that need to extend project workflows.
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.