build vs setuptools

build

5.3 #17 in Python Package Managers

About build

setuptools

5.3 #22 in Python Package Managers

About setuptools
buildsetuptools
Free planNoNo
Free trialNoNo
Paid from——
Open sourceNoNo
PlatformsLinux, macOS, WindowsWindows, macOS, Linux
Lockfile supportNoNo
Environment managementNoNo
Package publishingNoNo
Dependency groupsNoYes
Supported platformscross-platformcross-platform
Free plan—Yes

Both are listed in Best Python Package Managers. On Freedom251, build scores higher on our published basis.