uv vs Anaconda Distribution: catalog facts
 uv |  Anaconda Distribution |
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Free Free and open source, dual licensed Apache 2.0 or MIT. |
Freemium The distribution is a free download; Anaconda sells paid platform plans and licensing for… |
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Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line |
Windows, macOS, Linux |
- Replaces pip, pip-tools, pipx, poetry, pyenv, twine and virtualenv with one tool
- 10 to 100 times faster than pip, with a global cache that saves disk across projects
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- Python and R with many scientific packages in one install
- Separate environments for projects with different dependencies
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- Another tool in an ecosystem already crowded with them
- Some edge cases in complex dependency resolution still differ from pip
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- Large download compared with a plain Python install
- Website focuses on enterprise products, making the free download harder to find
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Downloadable app |
Downloadable app |
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Open source |
Closed source |
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License: Apache-2.0 |
License not stated |
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No account needed |
Not stated if an account is needed |
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Works offline |
Works offline |
Checked September 21, 2026 | Checked October 1, 2026 |
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