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Dataiku vs Open edX

Dataiku logo

Dataiku

Machine Learning & Data Science

Everyday AI, Extraordinary People

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Open edX logo

Open edX

Machine Learning & Data Science

Open-source platform powering online learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dataiku no pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all; Open edX open edX has no licensing fee as open source software, but the vendor's own site states that hosting and infrastructure costs are the operator's responsibility, so there is no bundled managed-hosting price to compare against SaaS competitors.
  • They diverge on capability: Dataiku covers Visual data prep, Open edX covers Course authoring.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dataiku and Open edX actually diverge.

Attributes where Dataiku and Open edX differ
AttributeDataikuOpen edX
Pricing modelfreemiumfree
PlatformsLinux, Mac, Windows, WebWeb, IOS, Android
CategoryMachine Learning & Data ScienceUnknown
Founded20132012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Dataiku

  • Visual data prep
  • AutoML
  • MLOps
  • Collaboration
  • Governence
  • Python
  • R
  • Spark

Only in Open edX

  • Course authoring
  • Interactive videos
  • Assessments
  • Discussions
  • Certificates
  • Analytics
  • Mobile apps
  • xBlocks

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Dataiku

  • Building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelinesnot Open edX
  • Giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environmentnot Open edX

Open edX

  • MOOC creationnot Dataiku
  • Corporate trainingnot Dataiku
  • Blended learningnot Dataiku
  • Degree programsnot Dataiku

Where each one falls short

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

Dataiku

  • No pricing is published at any tier, and the plans page carries no figures at all
  • User, row and compute limits are not stated, so nothing about scale can be assessed before contacting sales
  • Access begins with a demo request or a trial rather than a self serve signup

Open edX

  • Open edX has no licensing fee as open source software, but the vendor's own site states that hosting and infrastructure costs are the operator's responsibility, so there is no bundled managed-hosting price to compare against SaaS competitors.

Pricing, plan by plan

Dataiku

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • Single user
    • Core features
  • EnterpriseFree
    • Full platform
    • Collaboration
    • MLOps

Open edX

Free
  • Self-HostedFree
    • Full platform
    • Community support
    • All features
  • Managed Hosting$undefined/month
    • Hosted solution
    • Support
    • Maintenance

Which should you pick?

Choose Dataiku if

  • You need visual data prep.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web.
  • You also want automl.
Dataiku review

Choose Open edX if

  • You need course authoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive videos.
Open edX review

Questions people ask

Is Dataiku or Open edX better?
Neither clearly leads. Dataiku starts at Free and Open edX at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dataiku or Open edX?
Dataiku starts at Free and Open edX at Free.
Does Dataiku or Open edX run on more platforms?
Dataiku runs on Linux, Mac, Windows, Web. Open edX runs on Web, IOS, Android.
Can I use Dataiku for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Dataiku best used for?
Dataiku is most often used for building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelines, giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environment. Of those, building and deploying data science and machine learning pipelines and giving analysts and data scientists a shared visual and code environment are not what Open edX is typically brought in for.
What can Dataiku do that Open edX cannot?
Dataiku covers Visual data prep, AutoML, MLOps, Collaboration. Open edX covers Course authoring, Interactive videos, Assessments, Discussions. Both handle Web support.
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