# conda vs crates.io/Cargo

| Attribute | conda | crates.io/Cargo |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.3 (79% (high)) | 55.2 (35% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 95 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 6,665 | 9,209 |
| adoption.github_stars | 7,533 | 15,582 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 1,252 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A package and environment manager that handles applications and libraries in any programming language, running on all major operating systems and architectures. It forms the core of an open-source ecosystem designed to manage both Python and non-Python dependencies. It is indexed under Package Registries.","source":"https://conda.org","question":"What is conda?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"conda is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the BSD licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://conda.org","question":"Is conda free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"conda supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://conda.org","question":"What platforms does conda support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. conda is published under the BSD licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://pypi.org/pypi/conda/json","question":"Is conda open source?","confidence":0.9}]` | `[{"answer":"An open-source package manager and build system that handles fetching project dependencies and compiling Rust code. It is the official package management solution for the Rust ecosystem. It is indexed under Package Registries.","source":"https://crates.io","question":"What is crates.io/Cargo?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"crates.io/Cargo offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://crates.io","question":"Is crates.io/Cargo free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"crates.io/Cargo supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://crates.io","question":"What platforms does crates.io/Cargo support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. crates.io/Cargo can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://crates.io","question":"Can crates.io/Cargo be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. crates.io/Cargo is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/rust-lang/cargo","question":"Is crates.io/Cargo open source?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source tool and ecosystem for managing software packages and libraries across different programming languages and computer platforms | The official tool for managing Rust project dependencies, compiling code, and publishing packages to registries like crates.io |
| features.capabilities | `{"role":"manager_client","ecosystem":"polyglot","deployment":"cli_local","open_source":"oss","pricing_model":"free","package_formats":"multi","content_addressable":true,"lockfile_deterministic":true,"supply_chain_integrity":true}` | `{"role":"manager_client","ecosystem":"rust","deployment":"cli_local","open_source":"oss","pricing_model":"free","package_formats":"single","lockfile_deterministic":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"PyPI","native":true,"category":"package_registry","direction":"inbound"}]` | - |
| language.primary | Python | Rust |
| license.spdx | BSD | Apache-2.0 |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://conda.org","retrievedAt":"2026-10-15T09:25:41.048Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://crates.io","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T13:46:45.146Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 17 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.9.3","date":"2026-10-14T19:15:56Z","type":"stable","version":"26.9.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.9.2","date":"2026-10-08T19:18:53Z","type":"stable","version":"26.9.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.9.1","date":"2026-10-02T15:37:34Z","type":"stable","version":"26.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.9.0","date":"2026-10-01T07:16:46Z","type":"stable","version":"26.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.7.3","date":"2026-09-29T13:55:53Z","type":"stable","version":"26.7.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.7.2","date":"2026-09-04T13:35:58Z","type":"stable","version":"26.7.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.7.1","date":"2026-08-18T13:35:29Z","type":"stable","version":"26.7.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.7.0","date":"2026-07-31T22:00:50Z","type":"stable","version":"26.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.5.3","date":"2026-06-16T20:51:06Z","type":"stable","version":"26.5.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.5.2","date":"2026-06-01T20:32:46Z","type":"stable","version":"26.5.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.5.1","date":"2026-05-26T20:50:20Z","type":"stable","version":"26.5.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.5.0","date":"2026-05-15T19:15:15Z","type":"stable","version":"26.5.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.3.2","date":"2026-04-10T19:43:53Z","type":"stable","version":"26.3.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.3.1","date":"2026-04-03T16:23:03Z","type":"stable","version":"26.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.3.0","date":"2026-03-31T16:06:45Z","type":"stable","version":"26.3.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.1.1","date":"2026-02-17T21:25:35Z","type":"stable","version":"26.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/26.1.0","date":"2026-01-30T16:50:29Z","type":"stable","version":"26.1.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/25.11.1","date":"2025-12-12T11:12:52Z","type":"stable","version":"25.11.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/25.11.0","date":"2025-11-24T14:00:32Z","type":"stable","version":"25.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/conda/conda/releases/tag/25.9.1","date":"2025-10-10T13:52:21Z","type":"stable","version":"25.9.1"}]` | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5.1 | 7.3 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=conda&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=cargo&package_name=home&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Package Registries)

| Capability | conda | crates.io/Cargo |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Role | Package manager client | Package manager client |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Ecosystem / language | Polyglot | Rust |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | CLI-local | CLI-local |
| **Formats** |  |  |
| Package formats supported | Many formats | Single ecosystem |
| **Hosting** |  |  |
| Private / scoped packages | - | - |
| Upstream proxy / caching | - | - |
| **Resolution** |  |  |
| Lockfile / deterministic installs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Workspaces / monorepo | - | - |
| Content-addressable store | ✓ | - |
| **Supply chain** |  |  |
| Supply-chain integrity | ✓ | - |
| Vulnerability / licence scanning | - | - |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Openness | Open-source | Open-source |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Free / OSS | Free / OSS |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:16:18.515Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*