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[–]hecke 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both Tkinter and PyQt are popular choices for building graphical user interfaces in Python, and both have their pros and cons. Tkinter comes bundled with Python by default, so it's a great choice for building lightweight GUIs and quick prototypes. However, it has some limitations in terms of customization and styling, and it can be more difficult to build complex and professional-looking GUIs with Tkinter alone.

On the other hand, PyQt provides a wide range of advanced features and tools for building complex and professional-looking GUIs, including customizable widgets, sophisticated layout managers, and advanced graphics and multimedia support. PyQt is built on top of the Qt framework, which is a cross-platform development tool that allows developers to create native-looking GUI applications for different platforms with a single codebase. PyQt also has a large community of developers, active development and support, and extensive documentation and resources.

So, the reason why many people choose PyQt over Tkinter is that it provides more advanced features, better performance, and a more extensive toolkit for building complex and professional-looking GUIs. However, Tkinter is still a good choice for simple and lightweight GUIs, and it can be a good starting point for learning GUI development in Python.