Conda, Pip, Virtualenv and Pyenv: Commands Compared
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- Create environment
- Create environment in specific folder
- Create environment with specific python version
- List environments
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Create environment
| Conda | Virtualenv | Pyenv |
|---|---|---|
$ conda create --name my-env |
$ virtualenv my-env |
$ pyenv virtualenv my-env |
| Environment directory will be created in envs/, in your conda directory. |
Environment will be created in the current working directory |
Envs are stored under ~/.pyenv/versions/ |
Create environment in specific folder
| Conda | Pyenv |
|---|---|
$ conda create --prefix /path/to/folder |
NOT AVAILABLE |
Create environment with specific python version
| Conda | Pyenv |
|---|---|
$ conda create -n "my-venv" python=3.9.16 |
$ pyenv virtualenv 3.9.16 my-venv |
List environments
| Conda | Pyenv |
|---|---|
$ conda info --envs |
$ pyenv virtualenvs |