Pixi
7.6#5 in package managersFrom €42 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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setuptools
6.0#19 in python package managersFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Pixi | setuptools |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The documentation covers integrations with VS Code, JetBrains, Zed, RStudio, JupyterLab, GitHub Actions, and Direnv. | The documentation describes using setuptools with pip, build, and PyPI as part of building and distributing Python packages. |
| Purpose | Pixi is a fast, modern, reproducible package management tool for developers. | Setuptools is a library designed to facilitate packaging Python projects for sharing and installation. |
| Support | Enterprise support offers contracted response times, issue triage, supported versions, backports, and direct maintainer access. | Professional support for setuptools is available through a Tidelift Subscription. |
Pixi plans
- Free (prefix.dev package hosting)Free
- Open Source (prefix.dev package hosting)Free
- Pro (prefix.dev package hosting)€42 a month
- Enterprise (prefix.dev package hosting)Priced on request
setuptools plans
- SetuptoolsFree
Pick Pixi if…
Pixi suits developers working in robotics, data science, machine learning, and other software development workflows who need reproducible environments. Its documented platforms include Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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.