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| Fact | pip | pkgin |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | pip resolves dependencies and selects the latest version that satisfies the given constraints. | Yes |
| Package formats | sdist,wheel | pkgsrc binary packages |
| Purpose | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. | pkgin is an apt- or yum-like tool for managing pkgsrc binary packages from remote repositories. |
| Security | The documentation says pip does not check for remote tampering by default, but hash-checking mode and binary-only installs can provide a more secure installation method. | The NetBSD package page reports no known vulnerabilities and cautions that its vulnerability database may not be fully accurate. |
| Support | The documentation directs users seeking help to GitHub Issues, the Discourse channel, and User IRC. | The site directs users to the #pkgsrc or #NetBSD channels on the Libera.Chat IRC network. |
| Supported platforms | The current pip version is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and maintainers do not support other operating systems. | NetBSD; DragonFly BSD; Solaris/SunOS; Debian GNU/Linux; Mac OS X; Minix |
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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.
Pick pkgin if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.