miniforge vs Miniconda
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
miniforge
8.0Minimal installer for conda specific to conda-forge
Miniconda
8.0Minimal installer for conda
| Metric | miniforge | Miniconda |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools | Developer Tools |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4.8K | 6.7K |
| 90-day Installs | 13.9K | 20.7K |
| 365-day Installs | 43.0K | 80.8K |
| Version | 26.3.2-0 | py313_26.3.2-2 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 9.4K | 435 |
| GitHub Forks | 482 | 77 |
| Open Issues | 127 | 79 |
| License | NOASSERTION | MIT |
| Language | Shell | TypeScript |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 2mo ago |
| First Seen | Jan 8, 2021 | Feb 4, 2016 |
Reviews
miniforge
Miniforge is a minimal installer for conda, specifically tailored for conda-forge, offering a streamlined way to access packages without the overhead of a full conda installation. It's ideal for users needing conda-forge packages without managing the broader conda ecosystem.
Miniforge installs conda from conda-forge in a lightweight manner.
Pros
- + Minimal and focused installation for conda-forge users
- + Active community and regular updates
- + Auto-update feature keeps the installation current
Cons
- - May lack some features of the full conda distribution
- - Primarily suited for a specific user base
Miniconda
Miniconda is a lightweight alternative to Anaconda, offering a minimal installer for conda. It's ideal for developers and data scientists who prefer a streamlined environment without unnecessary packages.
Miniconda installs conda in a minimal manner, allowing users to create and manage isolated environments for their projects.
Pros
- + Minimal installation footprint
- + Supports conda package management
- + Auto-updates keep the installation current
- + Strong community and developer support
- + Free and open-source
Cons
- - Limited pre-installed packages compared to Anaconda
- - May require manual setup for some tools