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GVM vs pyenv
Both stand on runtime version managers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMac
GVM combines Go version management with GOPATH package-set features and project integration. Review its build prerequisites before installing, especially if compiling newer Go versions.
Visit GVM Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
pyenv provides flexible Python version selection across supported systems and distributions. Users should account for source-build requirements and use another tool for virtual environments.
Visit pyenvThe facts
| GVM | pyenv | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | github.com |
| On runtime version managers | #12 of 30 | #16 of 30 |
GVM: what it does well
- Installs and removes Go versions by tag.
- Manages repository-local GOPATH package sets.
- Supports version pinning and lockfiles.
- MIT-licensed software.
What to know first
- Installation requires Bison.
- Platform instructions list additional tools such as Git and GCC.
- Building Go 1.5 or later needs an existing Go installation.
pyenv: what it does well
- Selects global, project, or environment-based Python versions.
- Supports multiple Python distributions.
- Keeps multiple installed versions available at once.
- Extensible through plugins.
- Free and MIT-licensed.
What to know first
- Does not officially support Windows outside WSL.
- Does not manage virtual environments itself.
- Most provided Python releases require source builds and dependencies.