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PyPI vs PDM

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PyPIPackage Registry
FreePublished price
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PDMDependency Management
FreePublished price
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PyPI
Package Registry

Find, install and publish Python packages with the Python Package Index

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PDM
Dependency Management

Python Dependency Manager

Overview
CategoryPackage RegistryDependency Management
What it isPython Package Index serving as the official repository for third-party Python software packages.Python package and dependency manager supporting the latest PEP standards with lockfiles.
Pricing
Published priceFree
Free public service operated by the Python Software Foundation; no paid tier and no charge to publish or install packages. Funded by sponsors and donations, not user fees.
Free
PDM does not publish a reliable numeric rate card. Pricing is treated conservatively as custom until a current vendor or authorized channel price can be cited.
Pricing modelFreeFree
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · No free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20032019
Team size1-10 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersRemoteShanghai, China

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