PyPy Alternatives

PyPy is described as 'Fast, compliant alternative implementation of the Python language (2.7.1). It has several advantages and distinct features:' and is an app in the development category. There are seven alternatives to PyPy for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, BSD and OpenBSD apps. The best PyPy alternative is Python, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PyPy are Nim (programming language), Mojo, Jython and MicroPython.

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PyPy is a fast, compliant alternative implementation of the Python language (2.7.1). It has several advantages and distinct...

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PyPy alternatives page was last updated Jan 5, 2025
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  1. Python icon

    Python

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    Python is an interpreted, interactive, object-oriented, extensible programming language. It provides an extraordinary combination of clarity and versatility, and is free and comprehensively ported.

    92 Python alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Symbian S60
    • BSD
    • AROS
    • Haiku
    • AmigaOS
    • OpenSolaris
    • MorphOS
    Python screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  High Level
    2.  Object-oriented Language
    3.  Dynamic typing
    4.  Modular System
    5.  Garbage Collection
    6.  Support for scripting
    7.  Interpreted language
    8.  Portable
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Rad

    Python VS PyPy

     

    • Python is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PyPy.

    • Python is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PyPy.

    • Python is Free and Open SourcePyPy is also Free and Open Source
    • Python is LightweightPyPy is not according to our users
  2. Nim (programming language) icon

    Nim (programming language)

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    Nim is a statically typed, imperative programming language with a powerful macro system that tries to give the programmer ultimate power without compromises on runtime efficiency.

    90 Nim (programming language) alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Nim (programming language) screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Compiled Language
    2.  Imperative Language
    3.  Systems programming
    4.  Static typing
    5.  Portable
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Object-oriented Language
    9.  Lisp-like

    Nim (programming language) VS PyPy

     
  4. Mojo icon

    Mojo

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    The Mojo Programming Language Mojo is a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) programming language developed by Modular Inc. First released in May 2023, it is designed to become a superset of Python, with the performance of C.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Mojo screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Rolling Release
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Object-oriented Language

    Mojo VS PyPy

     

    • Mojo is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to PyPy.

    • Mojo is Free and Open SourcePyPy is also Free and Open Source
    • Mojo is LightweightPyPy is not according to our users
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    Jython

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    Jython, successor of JPython, is an implementation of the Python programming language written in Java.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python

    Jython VS PyPy

     
  6. MicroPython icon

    MicroPython

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    MicroPython aims to implement the Python 3.4 standard (with selected features from later versions) with respect to language syntax, and most of the features of MicroPython are identical to those described by the “Language Reference” documentation at docs.python.org.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • JavaScript
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    MicroPython on Unicorn

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for scripting
    2.  Python-based

    MicroPython VS PyPy

     
  7. Stackless Python icon

    Stackless Python

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    Stackless Python is an enhanced version of the Python programming language. It allows programmers to reap the benefits of thread-based programming without the performance and complexity problems associated with conventional threads.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python

    Stackless Python Features

    1.  Interpreter

    Stackless Python VS PyPy

     
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    Shed Skin

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    Shed Skin is an experimental compiler, that can translate pure, but implicitly statically typed Python (2.4-2.6) programs into optimized C++. It can generate stand-alone programs or extension modules that can be imported and used in larger Python programs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BE flagBelgium
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Shed Skin Features

    1.  C++

    Shed Skin VS PyPy

     
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