pip
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setuptools
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| Fact | pip | setuptools |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. | Setuptools is a library designed to facilitate packaging Python projects for sharing and installation. |
| Support | The documentation directs users seeking help to GitHub Issues, the Discourse channel, and User IRC. | Professional support for setuptools is available through a Tidelift Subscription. |
pip plans
- pipFree
setuptools plans
- SetuptoolsFree
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 setuptools if…
It suits Python maintainers who need to package projects for distribution, configure dependencies, or build extension modules. It is also relevant when working with pip, build, and PyPI.