Mamba
6.9#2 in python package managersFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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setuptools
6.0#19 in python package managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Mamba | setuptools |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Mamba is fully compatible with conda packages and supports most conda commands. | The project identifies modern PyPA-standard APIs and documented customization APIs as its most stable supported interfaces. |
| Compatibility limits | The project states that Mamba and micromamba may differ from conda in MatchSpec normalization and resulting environment export output. | The current PyPI listing states that setuptools requires Python 3.10 or later. |
| Purpose | Mamba is a fast, robust, cross-platform package manager that manages conda environments. | Setuptools is a library designed to facilitate packaging Python projects for sharing and installation. |
Mamba plans
- MambaFree
setuptools plans
- SetuptoolsFree
Pick Mamba if…
Mamba suits developers and other users who manage conda environments and packages. Micromamba is especially suited to CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments, though it is not limited to those uses.
Pick setuptools if…
It suits Python maintainers who need to package projects for distribution, configure dependencies, or build extension modules. It is also relevant when working with pip, build, and PyPI.