MSYS2 vs PDM
| MSYS2 | PDM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Package formats | tar.zst, tar.xz | wheel, sdist |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10 1809+ x86_64; Windows 10 ARM64 | Windows, Linux, macOS, Python 3.10+ |
| Dependency resolution | Yes | Yes |
| Offline installation | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Lockfile support | — | Yes |
| Workspace support | — | Yes |
| Private registry auth | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Package Managers. On The Geeks Club, PDM scores higher on our published basis.