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bpython vs ptpython: catalog facts
bpython	ptpython
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Free Free and open source under the BSD 3-Clause license.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Command line
Inline syntax highlighting and completion suggestions Displays expected Python function parameters	Syntax highlighting and autocompletion Multiline editing with Vi or Emacs key bindings
Windows support is described as requiring some work	Requires Python 3.6 or later for this version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: BSD-3-Clause
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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