pip
7.6#4 in package managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitpip vs Slackware pkgtools
Slackware pkgtools
6.0#82 in package managersFree planFree planLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | pip | Slackware pkgtools |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | pip resolves dependencies and selects the latest version that satisfies the given constraints. | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | sdist,wheel | tgz,txz,tbz,tlz |
| Purpose | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. | pkgtools is a set of applications for basic package management included in Slackware’s base installation. |
| Supported platforms | The current pip version is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and maintainers do not support other operating systems. | Slackware Linux on x86,x86_64,and ARM ports |
pip plans
- pipFree
Slackware pkgtools plans
- pkgtoolsFree
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 Slackware pkgtools if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.