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Pydroid 3 vs Spyder
Both stand on python ides. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Android
Choose Pydroid 3 if you want an Android Python IDE with offline execution, package support and an integrated debugger. Look elsewhere if you need an app on a platform other than Android or want code prediction, auto-indentation and real-time code analysis on the free plan.
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Spyder brings Python editing, interactive work, variable inspection, and debugging together for scientific development. Its plugin installation requirement is worth considering if third-party extensions are part of your workflow.
Visit SpyderThe facts
| Pydroid 3 | Spyder | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | pydroid.app | spyder-ide.github.io |
| On python ides | #13 of 26 | #9 of 26 |
Pydroid 3: what it does well
- Runs Python programs offline.
- Includes pip and a repository of prebuilt wheels.
- Includes a PDB debugger with breakpoints and watches.
- Provides C, C++ and Fortran compilers.
- Editor includes syntax highlighting, themes, tabs and code navigation.
What to know first
- The free plan is ad-supported.
- Premium-only features and libraries are excluded from the free plan.
- Requires at least 250 MB of free internal memory.
- Available on Android.
Spyder: what it does well
- Editor runs files, lines, selections, and code cells.
- Variable Explorer supports NumPy arrays and Pandas DataFrames.
- Spyder 6 includes a Debugger pane.
- Standalone installers bundle common scientific libraries.
- Free and open source, including for commercial use.
What to know first
- Third-party plugins require Conda or a virtual environment.
- Built-in plugin manager is still in development.
- Anaconda terms may separately affect some large enterprises.
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