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mamba vs pixi
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| Fact | mamba | pixi |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Rust |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 8.1k | 7.8k |
| Latest | 2.9.0 | v0.81.0 |
| Last push | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 32 days between releases | about 5 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 31 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace conda. Alternatives to conda →
Drop-inmambaSame commands and environments, with a faster solver written in C++.
Full replacementpixiInstalls conda packages into per-project environments with a lockfile.
mamba
pixi
- v0.81.02026-09-15pixi run --script can now run conda-script files directly from HTTP or HTTPS URLs, including GitHub Gists. Pixi downloa…
- v0.80.02026-09-07Pixi now has experimental support for conda-script. Conda scripts let you write scripts in any language, with dependenc…
- v0.79.02026-09-03Pixi now has better support for RISC-V by setting the default virtual packages.
- v0.78.02026-08-28You can now use the CLI to add path dependencies with the following command:
- v0.77.12026-08-24Add pixi workspace preview subcommand by @ruben-arts in #6859
mamba
✓ signed The latest release, 2.9.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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pixi
unsigned The latest release, v0.81.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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