Anaconda is a distribution of the Python and R languages with a specific focus on scientific computing applications like data science and machine learning. A software distribution is a pre-configured collection of packages you can use on a system. Anaconda is a full distribution of the primary software in the PyData ecosystem, and it includes Python and packages for hundreds of the most popular open-source projects. It is developed and maintained by Anaconda, Inc. It is available in both free editions for personal use and Team and Enterprise editions for commercial use. Conda is a distinct entity. It is the tool you use to interact with Conda repositories, build, push, install packages, and manage your local conda environments.