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What both publish
| Fact | PDM | pip |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | PDM provides a dependency resolver described as simple and fast, particularly for large binary distributions. | pip resolves dependencies and selects the latest version that satisfies the given constraints. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | wheel,sdist | sdist,wheel |
| Package sources | PDM can use PyPI and configurable custom package indexes or repositories, with options to verify SSL certificates. | pip looks at PyPI by default and can install packages from other Python package repositories. |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | PDM is a Python package and dependency manager that supports current PEP standards. | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. |
| Supported platforms | Windows,Linux,macOS,Python 3.10+ | The current pip version is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and maintainers do not support other operating systems. |
PDM plans
No prices published.
pip plans
- pipFree
Pick PDM if…
PDM suits Python developers who want dependency resolution and lockfiles alongside project setup and metadata management. It also accommodates teams using different operating systems or migrating from several existing project formats.
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.