Pipenv or venv?

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  • pvp

    PvP - The Ultimate Python Virtualenv and Package Manager

  • I only use and swear by pvp.

  • heroku-buildpack-python

    Heroku's buildpack for Python applications.

  • I would not recommend this for someone who wants to deploy to Heroku since it looks like poetry still is not supported with default build pack

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  • pip-tools

    A set of tools to keep your pinned Python dependencies fresh.

  • I'm totally biased, and I like to use venv + pip-tools, wrapped with zpy.

  • zpy

    Zsh helpers for Python venvs, with uv or pip-tools (by AndydeCleyre)

  • I'm totally biased, and I like to use venv + pip-tools, wrapped with zpy.

NOTE: The number of mentions on this list indicates mentions on common posts plus user suggested alternatives. Hence, a higher number means a more popular project.

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