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| Fact | pip | Rattler |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | pip resolves dependencies and selects the latest version that satisfies the given constraints. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Installation | pip is usually installed automatically in virtual environments and with Python downloaded from python.org. | The README documents installing py-rattler with pip or conda and installing @conda-org/rattler with npm. |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | sdist,wheel | .conda,.tar.bz2 |
| Private registry auth | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. | Its stated goal is to let applications work with Conda without depending on Python. |
| Security reporting | The documentation directs users to report security issues to [email protected]. | The security policy asks users to report vulnerabilities through GitHub Security Advisories and says the security team will provide progress updates after its initial response. |
| Supported platforms | The current pip version is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and maintainers do not support other operating systems. | Windows,macOS,Linux,browser,Node.js |
pip plans
- pipFree
Rattler plans
No prices published.
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 Rattler if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.