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Miniforge vs Mamba: catalog facts
MiniforgeMamba
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Small installer with conda and mamba included
  • conda-forge set as the default channel
  • Compatible with conda packages and environments
  • Fast dependency solving
  • Command-line focused with no graphical manager
  • Users coming from Anaconda may need to adjust channel habits
  • Tied to the conda packaging ecosystem
  • Some conda features and behaviours differ slightly
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause License: BSD-3-Clause
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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