I always wondered why use Conda if Venv is so simple to use. So I finally did a deeper dive into it to understand the benefits of each.

The Contenders: Venv and Conda

Before we compare, let’s quickly introduce our contenders. Venv is Python’s standard tool for creating isolated virtual environments. It’s built into Python, no frills attached. Conda, on the other hand, is a cross-platform package and environment manager that comes with the Anaconda distribution.