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Anaconda vs Fibery

Anaconda logo

Anaconda

Software

The world's most popular data science platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Fibery logo

Fibery

Software

Connected workspace for product teams

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Anaconda dependency resolution slower than pip due to SAT solver complexity; Fibery free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • They diverge on capability: Anaconda covers Conda package manager, Fibery covers Customizable databases.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Anaconda and Fibery actually diverge.

Attributes where Anaconda and Fibery differ
AttributeAnacondaFibery
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Web/CloudWeb
Founded20122018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Anaconda

  • Conda package manager
  • Environment management
  • 1500+ packages
  • Navigator GUI
  • Cross-platform support
  • Jupyter
  • VS Code
  • PyCharm

Only in Fibery

  • Customizable databases
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Whiteboards
  • Documents
  • Timelines
  • Formulas
  • Automations
  • API access

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Anaconda

  • Machine learningnot Fibery
  • Data analysisnot Fibery
  • Model trainingnot Fibery
  • Predictive analyticsnot Fibery

Fibery

  • Work management and product development platformnot Anaconda
  • Relational database with multiple view types (table, board, gallery, timeline, calendar, Gantt)not Anaconda
  • Knowledge base and document collaborationnot Anaconda

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Anaconda

  • Dependency resolution slower than pip due to SAT solver complexity
  • Not all PyPI packages available through default Anaconda repository
  • Requires paid licenses for organizations with 200+ employees
  • Larger disk footprint than minimal Python installations

Fibery

  • Free plan limited to 10 users and 10 guests
  • Free plan limited to 10 databases
  • Enterprise plan requires minimum of 25 paid users
  • SAML SSO available only on Enterprise plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Anaconda

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 600+ pre-installed packages
    • Anaconda Navigator
    • 5GB cloud storage
  • Starter$15/month
    • 10GB cloud storage per user
    • Professional development environment
    • Team workspace controls
  • Business$50/month
    • Automated vulnerability scanning
    • Audit trails
    • Enterprise SSO

Fibery

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Fibery review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Anaconda if

  • You need conda package manager.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web/Cloud.
  • You also want environment management.

Choose Fibery if

  • You need customizable databases.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want bi-directional linking.

Questions people ask

Is Anaconda or Fibery better?
Neither clearly leads. Anaconda starts at Free and Fibery at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Anaconda or Fibery?
Anaconda starts at Free and Fibery at Free.
Does Anaconda or Fibery run on more platforms?
Anaconda runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web/Cloud. Fibery runs on Web.
Can I use Anaconda for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Anaconda best used for?
Anaconda is most often used for machine learning, data analysis, model training, predictive analytics. Of those, machine learning and data analysis are not what Fibery is typically brought in for.
What can Anaconda do that Fibery cannot?
Anaconda covers Conda package manager, Environment management, 1500+ packages, Navigator GUI. Fibery covers Customizable databases, Bi-directional linking, Whiteboards, Documents.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Anaconda: Does Anaconda have a free version?

Yes. Anaconda Distribution is free and includes 600+ pre-installed data science packages, Navigator, and 5GB of cloud storage. Organizations with 200+ employees must use paid plans unless they qualify for academic or non-profit exemptions.

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Anaconda: What is the difference between Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda?

Anaconda Distribution includes 600+ pre-installed packages optimized for data science out of the box. Miniconda is lightweight with only conda, Python, and essential packages, requiring manual installation of additional libraries.

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Anaconda: Does Anaconda integrate with VS Code?

Yes. Anaconda environments can be activated in VS Code, and you can run Jupyter Notebooks directly. Both JupyterLab and conda can be managed through the VS Code Jupyter extension.

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Anaconda: What platforms does Anaconda support?

Anaconda runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with cloud-based deployment options. Anaconda Notebooks provides a cloud-based JupyterLab environment requiring no local installation.

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Anaconda: Do all PyPI packages work with Anaconda?

Not all PyPI packages are available through Anaconda's default conda repository. When a package is unavailable in conda, you can install it from conda-forge or pip as an alternative.

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