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ptpython vs bpython: catalog facts
ptpython	bpython
Free Free and open source under the BSD 3-Clause license.	Free Free and open source under the MIT license.
Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
Syntax highlighting and autocompletion Multiline editing with Vi or Emacs key bindings	Inline syntax highlighting and completion suggestions Displays expected Python function parameters
Requires Python 3.6 or later for this version	Windows support is described as requiring some work
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause	License: MIT
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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