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Bioconductor vs PyPI
Both stand on package registries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Choose Bioconductor if you work with biological or genomic data in R and need a broad set of analysis packages with reproducibility support. Check release and R compatibility before choosing a version; users needing private packages or packages over 10 MB should look elsewhere.
Visit Bioconductor Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
PyPI provides package discovery and distribution for Python, with APIs and organization tools alongside individual accounts. Check its file limits and lack of private packages against your needs.
Visit PyPIThe facts
| Bioconductor | PyPI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bioconductor.org | pypi.org |
| On package registries | #1 of 28 | #3 of 28 |
Bioconductor: what it does well
- Free open-source software with no paid plans stated
- R packages cover several types of genetic and genomic analysis
- Tools connect genomic data with biological metadata
- Package vignettes support reproducible research
- Docker containers provide preinstalled R and Bioconductor versions
What to know first
- Each release is designed for a specific R version
- Private packages are not supported
- Package size limit is 10 MB
PyPI: what it does well
- Web access and APIs, including RSS feeds.
- Releases can include source archives and binary wheels.
- Organizations provide teams and role-based permissions.
- Free Community organization requires no payment details.
What to know first
- Private packages are not supported.
- Individual files are limited to 100.0 MB.
- Projects default to a 10.0 GB total size limit.
- Publishing requires a verified email address.
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