cx_Freeze vs PyInstaller
A side-by-side look at cx_Freeze and PyInstaller. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
cx_Freeze
Development
cx_Freeze is a Python utility to compile Python code into standalone executable files for distribution. It works by analyzing the Python scripts, finding all imports, and putting them along with the Python interpreter into a folder structure that can be compressed into a single executable file.
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PyInstaller
Development
PyInstaller is an open-source tool that converts Python programs into stand-alone executables for distribution to end users. It bundles all dependencies into a single package so the end user does not need to have Python installed.
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