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Anaconda vs Amazon Redshift ML

Anaconda logo

Anaconda

Machine Learning & Data Science

The world's most popular data science platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Amazon Redshift ML logo

Amazon Redshift ML

Machine Learning & Data Science

Create machine learning models using SQL

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Anaconda dependency resolution slower than pip due to SAT solver complexity; Amazon Redshift ML free tier covers only two CREATE MODEL requests per month for two months, capped at 100,000 cells per request; beyond that training is metered at $20 per million cells for the first 10 million, dropping in tiers to $7 per million cells over 100 million
  • They diverge on capability: Anaconda covers Conda package manager, Amazon Redshift ML covers SQL-based ML.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Anaconda and Amazon Redshift ML actually diverge.

Attributes where Anaconda and Amazon Redshift ML differ
AttributeAnacondaAmazon Redshift ML
Pricing modelUnknownusage-based
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Web/CloudWeb
Founded20122006

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Machine Learning & Data Science).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Anaconda

  • Conda package manager
  • Environment management
  • 1500+ packages
  • Navigator GUI
  • Cross-platform support
  • Jupyter
  • VS Code
  • PyCharm

Only in Amazon Redshift ML

  • SQL-based ML
  • AutoML
  • SageMaker integration
  • BYOM support
  • In-database predictions
  • Amazon Redshift
  • SageMaker
  • S3

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Anaconda

  • Machine learningnot Amazon Redshift ML
  • Data analysisnot Amazon Redshift ML
  • Model trainingnot Amazon Redshift ML
  • Predictive analyticsnot Amazon Redshift ML

Amazon Redshift ML

  • Training and running machine learning models directly from SQL inside Amazon Redshiftnot Anaconda

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Anaconda

  • Dependency resolution slower than pip due to SAT solver complexity
  • Not all PyPI packages available through default Anaconda repository
  • Requires paid licenses for organizations with 200+ employees
  • Larger disk footprint than minimal Python installations

Amazon Redshift ML

  • Free tier covers only two CREATE MODEL requests per month for two months, capped at 100,000 cells per request; beyond that training is metered at $20 per million cells for the first 10 million, dropping in tiers to $7 per million cells over 100 million

Pricing, plan by plan

Anaconda

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 600+ pre-installed packages
    • Anaconda Navigator
    • 5GB cloud storage
  • Starter$15/month
    • 10GB cloud storage per user
    • Professional development environment
    • Team workspace controls
  • Business$50/month
    • Automated vulnerability scanning
    • Audit trails
    • Enterprise SSO

Amazon Redshift ML

Free
  • Free TrialFree
    • 2-month trial
    • 750 DC2.Large hours
  • On-Demand$0.25/hour
    • Per-node pricing
    • SageMaker training

Which should you pick?

Choose Anaconda if

  • You need conda package manager.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web/Cloud.
  • You also want environment management.
Anaconda review

Choose Amazon Redshift ML if

  • You need sql-based ml.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want automl.
Amazon Redshift ML review

Questions people ask

Is Anaconda or Amazon Redshift ML better?
Neither clearly leads. Anaconda starts at Free and Amazon Redshift ML at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Anaconda or Amazon Redshift ML?
Anaconda starts at Free and Amazon Redshift ML at Free.
Does Anaconda or Amazon Redshift ML run on more platforms?
Anaconda runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Web/Cloud. Amazon Redshift ML runs on Web.
Can I use Anaconda for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Anaconda best used for?
Anaconda is most often used for machine learning, data analysis, model training, predictive analytics. Of those, machine learning and data analysis are not what Amazon Redshift ML is typically brought in for.
What can Anaconda do that Amazon Redshift ML cannot?
Anaconda covers Conda package manager, Environment management, 1500+ packages, Navigator GUI. Amazon Redshift ML covers SQL-based ML, AutoML, SageMaker integration, BYOM support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Anaconda: Does Anaconda have a free version?

Yes. Anaconda Distribution is free and includes 600+ pre-installed data science packages, Navigator, and 5GB of cloud storage. Organizations with 200+ employees must use paid plans unless they qualify for academic or non-profit exemptions.

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Anaconda: What is the difference between Anaconda Distribution and Miniconda?

Anaconda Distribution includes 600+ pre-installed packages optimized for data science out of the box. Miniconda is lightweight with only conda, Python, and essential packages, requiring manual installation of additional libraries.

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Anaconda: Does Anaconda integrate with VS Code?

Yes. Anaconda environments can be activated in VS Code, and you can run Jupyter Notebooks directly. Both JupyterLab and conda can be managed through the VS Code Jupyter extension.

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Anaconda: What platforms does Anaconda support?

Anaconda runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with cloud-based deployment options. Anaconda Notebooks provides a cloud-based JupyterLab environment requiring no local installation.

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Anaconda: Do all PyPI packages work with Anaconda?

Not all PyPI packages are available through Anaconda's default conda repository. When a package is unavailable in conda, you can install it from conda-forge or pip as an alternative.

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