What is PyPI?
It is a repository of software for the Python programming language.
It helps you find and install software developed and shared by the Python community.
Package authors use it to distribute their software.
PyPI is a tool in the Hosted Package Repository category of a tech stack.
Who uses PyPI?
Companies
35 companies reportedly use PyPI in their tech stacks, including lemon.markets, TruSTAR Platform, and Enigma.
Developers
61 developers on StackShare have stated that they use PyPI.
PyPI Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to PyPI?
fpm
It helps you build packages quickly and easily (Packages like RPM and DEB formats).
Conan
Install or build your own packages for any platform. Conan also allows you to run your own server easily from the command line.
Dist
Docker Container Registries and Maven Repositories hosted in the cloud.
Offering private, protected, and public repositories, Dist is the simplest way to share and distribute artifacts across your team, systems, and customers.
Packagist
It is the main Composer repository. It aggregates public PHP packages installable with Composer. It lets you find packages and lets Composer know where to get the code from. You can use Composer to manage your project or libraries' dependencies
Gemfury
Hosted service for your private and custom packages to simplify your deployment story. Once you upload your packages and enable your Gemfury repository, you can securely deploy any package to any host. Your private RubyGems, Python packages, and NPM modules will be safe and within reach on Gemfury. Install them to any machine in minutes without worrying about running and securing your own private repository.<br>
