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Visituv vs zef
What both publish
| Fact | uv | zef |
|---|---|---|
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Package formats | source distributions,wheels,requirements.txt,pylock.toml | Raku distributions; Git repositories; tar.gz archives; local paths |
| Purpose | uv is an extremely fast Python package and project manager written in Rust. | zef is a tool for Raku module management. |
uv plans
- uvFree
zef plans
- FreeFree
Pick uv if…
uv suits Python developers looking to manage project environments and dependencies, install Python versions, or run scripts and command-line tools. Its pip-compatible interface may appeal to those consolidating several Python tool workflows.
Pick zef if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.