
Anaconda
A Python and AI platform for package management, notebooks, team controls, security, governance, and production orchestration.
About Anaconda
Anaconda brings Python package management, browser-based notebooks, team workspaces, security controls, and production AI orchestration into one platform. Anaconda Core handles isolated environments, dependency resolution, and access to thousands of validated packages. Cloud notebooks add storage and Anaconda Assistant for code help. Individuals can start with the $0 Free plan. Starter adds storage, training, a professional development environment, and workspace controls for small teams. Business adds vulnerability scanning, audit trails, project governance, centralized access management, Enterprise SSO, threat intelligence, and curated security data. Custom deployments can run on premises or in private or public clouds, with AI orchestration, integrations, governance, and service agreements. The platform serves Python learners and proof-of-concept work as well as regulated, multi-team production workflows. Buyers should account for per-user fees, annual Business billing, seat thresholds, and the operational work required for enterprise deployment.
Best for
Best use cases
Start Python work in cloud notebooks without local setup
Coordinate shared development environments and team workspaces
Govern and orchestrate production AI deployments across teams
Compare before choosing
Free covers individual learning and early projects at no cost
Starter adds collaboration, training, and more storage for small teams
Business and Custom add governance, security, deployment, and enterprise controls
Features
Manage reproducible Python environments
Create isolated environments, resolve dependencies, and install validated Python packages for data science, machine learning, and AI work.
Develop and share notebook projects
Use browser-based notebooks, cloud storage, AI code assistance, and workspace controls to move from individual experiments to team collaboration.
Govern production AI workflows
Add vulnerability scanning, access controls, audit trails, project governance, traceability, and observability when moving AI workloads into production.
Pros
- A $0 Free plan includes package management, cloud notebooks, storage, AI code help, and introductory courses.
- Validated packages, dependency resolution, and environment isolation support reproducible Python workflows.
- Business and Custom tiers add security, governance, access controls, and deployment options for production teams.
Cons
- Starter charges $15 per user each month, so collaboration costs rise with team size.
- Business costs $50 per user each month and requires annual billing, which increases commitment.
- Starter and Business purchases above 15 seats require sales contact, adding a procurement step.
Pricing Plans
Free
- Anaconda Core for Python package management
- Cloud notebooks with 5GB of storage
- Search and install thousands of data science, ML, and AI packages
- Anaconda Assistant with 30 requests per day
- Introductory learning courses
Starter
- Everything in Free
- 10GB of cloud storage per user
- Professional development environment
- On-demand training courses
- Team workspace controls
- Up to 15 seats; larger purchases require sales contact
Business
- Everything in Starter
- 20GB of cloud storage per user
- Automated vulnerability scanning
- Audit trails and project governance controls
- Centralized access management and Enterprise SSO
- Threat intelligence and curated security data
- Annual subscription; up to 15 seats before sales contact
Custom
- Custom hosting on premises, in a private cloud, or in a public cloud
- Anaconda Core package management
- AI orchestration with built-in observability
- Advanced governance for multi-team collaboration
- Custom integrations and SLA agreements
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Anaconda's official website.