pip
The official Python package installer — bundled with Python and the foundation for installing libraries from PyPI.
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Popularity
88
Performance
15
Ecosystem
50
Maturity
85
Dev Experience
75
⭐ 10,188 stars⬇ 132.5M downloads/wkFirst release: Oct 2008Last release: May 2026
Async Support: NoPlugin Extensions: MediumSpeed: SlowDoc Quality: HighLearning Curve: Very easy
Pros
- • Bundled with Python; ubiquitous and the de facto standard for installing from PyPI
- • Simple, well-documented commands familiar to every Python developer
- • Massive ecosystem support; works with virtually every package and tool
Cons
- • Slow dependency resolver compared to modern Rust-based alternatives
- • No built-in lockfile or project workflow (install/add/lock/run)
- • No environment management; must be paired with venv or virtualenv