opkg vs pip
| opkg | pip | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | .ipk, .deb | sdist, wheel |
| Supported platforms | OpenWrt embedded Linux; OpenWrt 24.10 and older | Linux, macOS, Windows, Python |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | — | Yes |
| Private registry auth | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Everything Xiaomi, pip scores higher on our published basis.