An extremely fast Python package and project manager, written in Rust.
A lockfile and a virtual environment per project, like Pipenv's.
- Language
- Rust
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 90k
- Latest
- 0.12.23
- Last push
- 2026-10-06
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Pipenv
Python Development Workflow for Humans.
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| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uv | Full replacement | 90k | Apache-2.0 | Open source | No | Rust | 0.12.23 | 2026-10-06 |
| Poetry | Full replacement | 34k | MIT | Open source | No | Python | 2.5.1 | 2026-10-06 |
| PDM | Full replacement | 8.7k | MIT | Open source | No | Python | 2.29.2 | 2026-10-05 |
| Hatch | Partial | 7.2k | MIT | Open source | No | Python | hatch-v1.18.1 | 2026-09-20 |
Every alternative
4 alternatives
Python packaging and dependency management made easy
Dependencies and lockfile in pyproject.toml instead of a Pipfile.
A modern Python package and dependency manager supporting the latest PEP standards
Standards-based pyproject.toml and lockfile instead of a Pipfile.
Modern, extensible Python project management
Environment management per project.
- Language
- Python
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 7.2k
- Latest
- hatch-v1.18.1
- Last push
- 2026-09-20
Head to head
About Pipenv
- Language
- Python
- Licence
- MIT
- Stars
- 25k
- Last push
- 2026-09-25