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VisitMELPA vs PyPI
What both publish
| Fact | MELPA | PyPI |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Users can browse and install packages through Emacs package.el after adding the MELPA archive URL to package-archives. | The Python Packaging User Guide documents installing PyPI packages with Python and pip on Unix/macOS and Windows. |
| Mirrors | The README lists official mirrors for package downloads and says they do not mirror the website frontend. | PyPI recommends bandersnatch for operating a mirror and warns that a mirror needs more than one terabyte of storage and growing. |
| Purpose | MELPA is a collection of package.el-compatible Emacs Lisp packages built automatically from upstream source using recipes. | PyPI is a repository of software for the Python programming language. |
MELPA plans
- MELPAFree
PyPI plans
- Community OrganizationFree
- Company organization$5 a month
- Corporate Organization$5 a month
Pick MELPA if…
MELPA suits Emacs users who install Emacs Lisp packages through package.el and meet its Emacs version requirement. Developers can propose packages by submitting a recipe pull request.
Pick PyPI if…
PyPI suits Python developers looking to find or install community packages, and authors who need to publish them. Organizations can use its shared profiles and team permissions.