Comparison
conda vs awesome
Verdict
Pick conda if conda is an open-source package management system that facilitates the installation of multiple software environments on a single machine; pick awesome if a curated collection of resources on a variety of technological topics, emphasizing hardware and robotics.
Markdown twin · conda alternatives · awesome alternatives
GraphCanon updated 2w
Trust & integrity
| Signal | conda | awesome |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (1d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Steady (34d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Published findings As of 1w · openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- conda
- System-level package and environment manager for major operating systems
- awesome
- 😎 Awesome lists about all kinds of interesting topics
Stars
- conda
- 7.5k
- awesome
- 492k
Forks
- conda
- 2.2k
- awesome
- 36k
Open issues
- conda
- 670
- awesome
- 100
Language
- conda
- Python
- awesome
- -
Adopt for
- conda
- Conda is an open-source package management system that facilitates the installation of multiple software environments on a single machine.
- awesome
- A curated collection of resources on a variety of technological topics, emphasizing hardware and robotics.
Persona
- conda
- -
- awesome
- -
Runtime
- conda
- -
- awesome
- -
License
- conda
- Conda operates under Other license terms, which means its licensing specifics may vary and are not broadly categorized here.
- awesome
- CC0-1.0
Last pushed
- conda
- Aug 1, 2026
- awesome
- Jun 30, 2026
Categories
- conda
- Developer Tools
- awesome
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Maintenance
- conda
- Very active (96%)
- awesome
- Steady (60%)
Days since push
- conda
- 1d
- awesome
- 34d
Open issues (now)
- conda
- 670
- awesome
- 100
Owner type
- conda
- Organization
- awesome
- User
OpenSSF Scorecard
- conda
- Not queried
- awesome
- Published findings
Full report
- conda
- Trust report
- awesome
- Trust report
Choose conda if…
- License: conda is Other, awesome is CC0-1.0.
- Tags unique to conda: conda, package-management, python.
- When you need to manage different versions of packages and their dependencies across various projects without conflicts.
When NOT to use conda
- When working in a highly controlled security environment since Conda automatically updates by default, which might introduce unknown variables.
- If you prefer lightweight tools without the overhead of managing environments and large package collections; for simpler projects with minimal dependency needs.
- For non-Python applications that do not rely on Python libraries, as Conda's full power is leveraged primarily in a Python-heavy development context.
Choose awesome if…
- License: awesome is CC0-1.0, conda is Other.
- Tags unique to awesome: awesome, awesome-list, lists, resources.
- When you need well-organized access to diverse technical subjects from IoT to robotics
When NOT to use awesome
- If seeking specific coding frameworks or libraries for software development rather than hardware-focused resources
- In scenarios requiring real-time interactive support or forums, as the content is static lists without active discussion
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (conda/conda) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (conda/conda) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (conda/conda) · observed Aug 1, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- GitHub forks (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Last push (sindresorhus/awesome) · observed Jun 30, 2026
- License file (CC0-1.0) · observed Aug 4, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: conda 7.5k · awesome 492k (synced Aug 3, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between conda and awesome?
- conda: System-level package and environment manager for major operating systems. awesome: 😎 Awesome lists about all kinds of interesting topics. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose conda over awesome?
- Choose conda over awesome when License: conda is Other, awesome is CC0-1.0; Tags unique to conda: conda, package-management, python; When you need to manage different versions of packages and their dependencies across various projects without conflicts.
- When should I choose awesome over conda?
- Choose awesome over conda when License: awesome is CC0-1.0, conda is Other; Tags unique to awesome: awesome, awesome-list, lists, resources; When you need well-organized access to diverse technical subjects from IoT to robotics.
- When should I avoid conda?
- When working in a highly controlled security environment since Conda automatically updates by default, which might introduce unknown variables. If you prefer lightweight tools without the overhead of managing environments and large package collections; for simpler projects with minimal dependency needs. For non-Python applications that do not rely on Python libraries, as Conda's full power is leveraged primarily in a Python-heavy development context.
- When should I avoid awesome?
- If seeking specific coding frameworks or libraries for software development rather than hardware-focused resources In scenarios requiring real-time interactive support or forums, as the content is static lists without active discussion
- Is conda or awesome more popular on GitHub?
- awesome has more GitHub stars (492,352 vs 7,478). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are conda and awesome open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (conda: Other, awesome: CC0-1.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to conda or awesome?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at conda alternatives and awesome alternatives (conda markdown twin, awesome markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, conda or awesome?
- conda: Very active. awesome: Steady. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for conda and awesome?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: conda trust report; awesome trust report.