pip vs Shards
| pip | Shards | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | sdist, wheel | Crystal shards defined with shard.yml |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows, Python | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Yes | Yes |
| Private registry auth | Yes | — |
| Offline installation | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On Everything Xiaomi, pip scores higher on our published basis.