Astral vs Miniforge
| Astral | Miniforge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lockfile support | — | Yes |
| Environment management | — | Yes |
| Private registry | — | Yes |
| Supported platforms | — | cross-platform |
Both are listed in Best Python Package Managers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Astral scores higher on our published basis.