pip
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Visitpip vs Synaptic
What both publish
| Fact | pip | Synaptic |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | pip resolves dependencies and selects the latest version that satisfies the given constraints. | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | sdist,wheel | Debian packages (.deb) |
| Purpose | pip is the package installer for Python and can install packages from PyPI and other indexes. | Synaptic is a graphical package management tool based on GTK and APT for installing, upgrading, and removing software packages. |
| Support | The documentation directs users seeking help to GitHub Issues, the Discourse channel, and User IRC. | The project’s contribution page invites feedback, bug reports, and feature requests through its mailing list or directly to the authors. |
| Supported platforms | The current pip version is supported on Windows, Linux, and macOS, and maintainers do not support other operating systems. | Linux (Debian) |
pip plans
- pipFree
Synaptic 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 Synaptic if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.