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| Fact | pip | Zero Install |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | pip says it does not collect telemetry, but it sends non-identifying environment information such as Python version and OS to remote indexes it uses. | The download page says Zero Install contacts servers during normal operation, such as to check for updates, and does not transmit personal information unless specifically requested by the user. |
| Security | The documentation says pip does not check for remote tampering by default, but hash-checking mode and binary-only installs can provide a more secure installation method. | The project says package signatures are checked before new software runs and caching a package does not run its code or write to system software directories. |
| Support | The documentation directs users seeking help to GitHub Issues, the Discourse channel, and User IRC. | The project directs bug reports and feature requests to GitHub Issues and offers a mailing list for questions and suggestions. |
pip plans
- pipFree
Zero Install plans
- Zero InstallFree
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 Zero Install if…
Zero Install may suit users who want to run software without a traditional system install, and developers who publish or manage software feeds. Its administrator limitation is relevant for organizations that need to control which programs users can access.