[Python] What is the difference between pipx and using pip install inside a virtual...

I recently used pipx to install a package (that was the recommended install approach for the package). I installed using pip in a virtual environment.

I was with the assumption that pipx is in that environment, and then pipx would install the package in the same environment. However, pipx created a environment folder and installed the package there. I had to add the PATH into in order to use that package. This led me to think what the difference between pipx and using pip install inside a virtual environment.

Isn't using pip from the virtual environment more convenient to install the package?

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