[SOLVED] What's the difference between "virtualenv" and "-m venv" in creating Virtual environments(Python)

Issue

Sorry if I sound a bit foolish. I'm confused about this what's the difference between the two
virtualenv myvenv
and
-m venv myvenv
The first one works well for me in creating virtual environments while the other does not.
I CD into my development directory and use "virtualenv myvenv" and it creates the virtual environment. But if I use "-m venv myvenv" it just gives errors. Please help me understand

Solution

venv is a package shipped directly with python 3. So you don't need to pip install anything.

virtualenv instead is an independent library available at https://virtualenv.pypa.io/en/stable/ and can be install with pip.

They solve the same problem and work in a very similar manner.

If you use python3 I suggest to avoid an "extra" dependancy and just stick with venv

Your error is probably because you use Python2/pip2

Answered By - Costantin

Answer Checked By - Candace Johnson (WPSolving Volunteer)