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Comparison

Chocolatey vs pip

On the evidence we track, pip leads this comparison with a composite score of 67/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Chocolatey full profile →pip full profile →
Machine formatsJSONMarkdownGraphQLor send Accept: application/json
Chocolatey53
★pip67
Score
Vioscale score
Chocolatey53 / 100medium · 56%
pip67 / 100medium · 69%
Pricing
Free tier
Chocolatey✓
pip✓
Model
Chocolateycommercial
pipfree
Price level
Chocolateymid
pipfree
Transparent
Chocolatey✓
pip✓
Integrations
Count
Chocolatey3
pip0
Security
Gdpr
Chocolatey✓
pip–
Scorecard
Chocolatey4.8
pip6.6
Vulnerabilities
Reliability
Status page
Chocolatey✓
pip–
Adoption
Dependent repos
Chocolatey110
pip35,613
Github stars
Chocolatey11,495
pip10,270
Package downloads weekly
Chocolatey–
pip144,066,753
Activity
Commits last 30d
Chocolatey7
pip66
Release
Cadence days
Chocolatey21
pip–
History
Chocolatey20 items
pip–
License
Spdx
Chocolatey–
pipMIT
Language
Primary
ChocolateyC#
pipPython
Market
Availability

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for package registries. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

Core
Role
ChocolateyPackage manager client
pipPackage manager client
Ecosystem
Ecosystem / language
ChocolateyOS-level
pipPython
Deployment
Deployment
ChocolateyBoth
pipCLI-local
Formats
Package formats supported
ChocolateyMany formats
pipSingle ecosystem
Hosting
Private / scoped packages
Chocolatey✓
pip✓
Upstream proxy / caching
Chocolatey✓
pip✓
Resolution
Lockfile / deterministic installs
Chocolatey-
pip✓
Workspaces / monorepo
Chocolatey-
pip✗
Content-addressable store
Chocolatey-
pip✗
Supply chain
Supply-chain integrity
Chocolatey✓
pip✗
Vulnerability / licence scanning
Chocolatey✓
pip✗
Licensing
Openness
ChocolateyOpen-core
pipOpen-source
Pricing
Pricing model
ChocolateyPer-seat
pipFree / OSS

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Chocolatey

Chocolatey is a command-line package manager for Windows that simplifies software deployment and lifecycle management. It offers both free open-source capabilities and commercial enterprise editions with advanced features like central management and package auditing.

Independently observed

pip

Leader

A package installer for Python that downloads and installs libraries and dependencies from the Python Package Index and other package repositories, enabling developers to manage project dependencies.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Chocolatey

from $18/moHybridFree tier

Free open source tier. Pro $96/year for individuals (up to 8 machines). Business from $18/node/year with volume discounts.

  • Open SourceFree
    • Unlimited machines
    • Create packages
    • Host own package repository
    • Third-party tool integration
    • Package shims
    • +3 more
  • Pro$96/year for up to 8 machines
    • All open source features
    • Enhanced functionality
    • Additional PowerShell functions
    • Package reducer
    • Package throttle
    • +2 more
  • Business (C4B)From $18/node/year (100-node minimum). Volume discounts and perpetual licensing available.
    • All Pro features
    • Central management dashboard
    • Self-service package installation
    • Full package synchronization
    • Package internalizer
    • +3 more
as of verify ↗

pip

Leader
FreeFree tier
as of verify ↗

Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Windows
Chocolatey✓
pip✗
CLI
Chocolatey✓
pip✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Chocolatey✓
pip✗
Self-hosted
Chocolatey✓
pip✓
On-premise
Chocolatey✓
pip✗

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Chocolatey

3 total
  • Puppet
  • SCCM
  • Intune
Independently observed

pip

Leader

Not documented yet.

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.