Anaconda vs. Python IDLE

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Anaconda
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Anaconda provides access to the foundational open-source Python and R packages used in modern AI, data science, and machine learning. These enterprise-grade solutions enable corporate, research, and academic institutions around the world to harness open-source for competitive advantage and research. Anaconda also provides enterprise-grade security to open-source software through the Premium Repository.
$0
per month
Python IDLE
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Python's IDLE is the integrated development environment (IDE) and learning platform for Python, presented as a basic and simple IDE appropriate for learners in educational settings.
$0
Pricing
AnacondaPython IDLE
Editions & Modules
Free Tier
$0
per month
Starter Tier
$9
per month
Business Tier
$50
per month per user
Enterprise Tier
60.00+
per month per user
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AnacondaPython IDLE
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
AnacondaPython IDLE
Considered Both Products
Anaconda
Chose Anaconda
On top of all the software that I have used, Anaconda is the best because in Anaconda we have built-in packages that provide no headache to install packages and we can design a separate environment for different projects. Anaconda has versions made for special use cases. …
Chose Anaconda
Anaconda includes many standard data science packages where as the regular python installation does not.
Depending on use case, some may feel Anaconda may be "bloated"
For ease Anaconda is better, for minimizing extraneous package installation, the regular python installer is …
Python IDLE

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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
AnacondaPython IDLE
Platform Connectivity
Comparison of Platform Connectivity features of Product A and Product B
Anaconda
9.4
24 Ratings
11% above category average
Python IDLE
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Ratings
Connect to Multiple Data Sources9.822 Ratings00 Ratings
Extend Existing Data Sources8.923 Ratings00 Ratings
Automatic Data Format Detection9.621 Ratings00 Ratings
MDM Integration9.614 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Exploration
Comparison of Data Exploration features of Product A and Product B
Anaconda
9.2
24 Ratings
9% above category average
Python IDLE
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Ratings
Visualization9.624 Ratings00 Ratings
Interactive Data Analysis8.923 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Preparation
Comparison of Data Preparation features of Product A and Product B
Anaconda
9.4
25 Ratings
13% above category average
Python IDLE
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Ratings
Interactive Data Cleaning and Enrichment8.823 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Transformations9.625 Ratings00 Ratings
Data Encryption9.719 Ratings00 Ratings
Built-in Processors9.520 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform Data Modeling
Comparison of Platform Data Modeling features of Product A and Product B
Anaconda
9.3
23 Ratings
9% above category average
Python IDLE
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Ratings
Multiple Model Development Languages and Tools9.622 Ratings00 Ratings
Automated Machine Learning8.821 Ratings00 Ratings
Single platform for multiple model development8.923 Ratings00 Ratings
Self-Service Model Delivery9.618 Ratings00 Ratings
Model Deployment
Comparison of Model Deployment features of Product A and Product B
Anaconda
9.5
20 Ratings
10% above category average
Python IDLE
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Ratings
Flexible Model Publishing Options9.520 Ratings00 Ratings
Security, Governance, and Cost Controls9.519 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
AnacondaPython IDLE
Likelihood to Recommend
9.5
(37 ratings)
2.0
(6 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(2 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
8.9
(9 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
AnacondaPython IDLE
Likelihood to Recommend
Anaconda
As a Data Analyst, it is my job to analyze large datasets using complex mathematical models. Anaconda provides a one-stop destination with tools like PyCharm, Jupyter, Spyder, and RStudio. One case where it is well suited is for someone who has just started his/her career in this field. The ability to install Anaconda requires zero to little skills and its UI is a lot easier for a beginner to try. On the other hand, for a professional, its ability to handle large data sets could be improved. From my experience, it has happened a lot that the system would crash with big files.
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Python Software Foundation
IDLE is a good option to run small scripts directly on the console, and that's it. It is a good exit when you don't want or need to open a proper IDE like Pycharm.
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Pros
Anaconda
  • It provides easy access to software like Jupyter, Spyder, R and QT Console etc.
  • Easy installation of Anaconda even without much technical knowledge.
  • Easy to navigate through files in Jupyter and also to install new libraries.
  • R Studio in Anaconda is easy to use for complex machine learning algorithms.
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Python Software Foundation
  • Firstly, I would say Python IDLE interface is user friendly.
  • Easy to learn for the beginners.
  • Syntax highlighting is nice features.
  • Smart indent helps a lot.
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Cons
Anaconda
  • Although I have generally had positive experiences with Anaconda, I have had trouble installing specific python libraries. I tried to remedy the solution by updating other packages, but in the end, things got really messed up, and I ended up having to uninstall and reinstall a total of about 4 times over the past 2 years.
  • If you have the free version of Anaconda, there is not much support. Googling questions and error messages are helpful, but there were times when I wished I would have been able to ask technical support to help me troubleshoot issues.
  • There were a few times when I tried to install tensorflow and tensorboard via Anaconda on a PC, but I could not get them to install properly. Anaconda allows you to create 'environments' , which allow you to install specific versions of python and associated libraries. You can keep your environments separate so they do not conflict with one another. Anyway, I ended up having to create several 'conda envrionments' just so I could use tensforflow/tensorboard and a few other utilities to avoid errors. This was somewhat annoying, because every time I wanted to run a specific model, I'd have to open up the specific conda environment with the appropriate python libraries.
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Python Software Foundation
  • Too simplistic
  • Could not find source revision management integration support
  • Only basic debugging is available
  • Does not have data-science-specific notebooks (but can be installed separately)
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Likelihood to Renew
Anaconda
It's really good at data processing, but needs to grow more in publishing in a way that a non-programmer can interact with. It also introduces confusion for programmers that are familiar with normal Python processes which are slightly different in Anaconda such as virtualenvs.
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Python Software Foundation
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Usability
Anaconda
The interface is an easy to use command-line interface, or a GUI for launching and/or discovering different parts of the system.
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Python Software Foundation
The IDE Python IDLE is a good place to start as it helps you become familiar with the way Python works and understand its syntax.
This IDE allows you to configure the environment, font, size, colors, .....
It also looks like any simple text editor for any operating system, I work with Windows or Linux interchangeably, and you don't have to learn to use the IDE before programming.
Once the IDE is executed you can start programming directly in it.
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Support Rating
Anaconda
Anaconda provides fast support, and a large number of users moderate its online community. This enables any questions you may have to be answered in a timely fashion, regardless of the topic. The fact that it is based in a Python environment only adds to the size of the online community.
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Python Software Foundation
Python IDLE support is what the community can give you. As it is free software, it does not have support provided by the manufacturer or by third-parties.
In any case, for most of the problems that normal users can find, the solution, or alternatives, can be found quickly online.
As this IDE is made in Python, the support is the same group of Python developers.
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Alternatives Considered
Anaconda
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Python Software Foundation
It's easy to set up and run quick analysis in Python IDLE on my local machine. The output is direct and easy to read. But sometimes I prefer Jupyter Notebook when the datasets are large, since it would take too long to run on my local machine. It is easier to run Jupyter Notebook on my cloud desktop
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Return on Investment
Anaconda
  • Positive: Lower maintenance cost compared to other tools on the market
  • Positive: Ease in hiring professionals already accustomed to the tool in the job market
  • Positive: Projects are portable, allowing you to share projects with others and execute projects on different platforms, reducing deployment costs
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Python Software Foundation
  • In a short time, we were able to develop several ML models for various teams to make accurate decisions.
  • Beginners can easily understand and adapt to GUI.
  • We could automate several manual validation tasks and so could reduce human intervention.
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