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pip-tools vs pixi

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pip-tools vs pixi
Factpip-toolspixi
LanguagePythonRust
LicenceBSD-3-ClauseBSD-3-Clause
Stars8k8k
Latestv7.6.2v0.84.2
Last push2026-11-112026-11-11
Release cadenceabout 74 days between releasesabout 4 days between releases
Active contributors7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days36 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Poetry. Alternatives to Poetry →

    Partialpip-toolsLocks dependencies into pinned requirements files, without building or publishing packages.

    PartialpixiManages project dependencies and a lockfile, from conda-forge and PyPI.