PyPI
PyPI — Python Package Index; the official repository for distributing and installing Python packages via pip.
Our Verdict
The default Python registry — use trusted publishing and pin hashes to keep it safe.
Pros
- Canonical registry for all Python packages
- Free publishing, no account fees
- Trusted publishing via OIDC is a real win
- 2FA and token-based auth now mandatory
Cons
- Supply-chain attacks on popular names persist
- Sdist vs wheel mismatches still confuse users
- No private registry, must self-host or pay vendor
- Deleted releases can cause dependency breakage
When to Use PyPI
Good fit if you need
- Publish Python packages to the official package index
- Automated twine upload in CI release pipelines
- Private index mirroring for enterprise Python environments
- Dependency resolution and package discovery for pip
Pricing
Price wrong?PyPI Pricing
- Pricing Model
- free
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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