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Cython vs py2exe

A side-by-side look at Cython and py2exe. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Cython

Cython

Development

Cython is a programming language that aims to be a superset of the Python language, while also being compilable to C/C++ code. It allows Python code to be compiled for speed and efficiency while retaining compatibility and interoperability with Python code.

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py2exe

Development

py2exe is a Python module that allows you to easily create standalone Windows executable programs from Python scripts. It bundles all necessary parts so you can distribute the resulting executables to end users who do not have Python installed.

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