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JMP vs Jupyter

JMP logo

JMP

Machine Learning & Data Science

Statistical discovery software from SAS

From
Free
Rated
-
Jupyter logo

Jupyter

Machine Learning & Data Science

Interactive computing across all programming languages

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: JMP the Internet Archive's capture of JMP's homepage on 13 January 2020 named five distinct editions, JMP, JMP Live, JMP Pro, JMP Clinical, and JMP Genomics, each targeting a different analysis use case, with no price figure published for any.; Jupyter notebook format makes version control and collaboration difficult with multiple contributors
  • They diverge on capability: JMP covers Interactive statistics, Jupyter covers Interactive notebooks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JMP and Jupyter actually diverge.

Attributes where JMP and Jupyter differ
AttributeJMPJupyter
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsMac, WindowsWeb, Cross-platform, Linux, macOS, Windows
Founded19762014

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 JMP

  • Interactive statistics
  • Dynamic visualization
  • Design of experiments
  • Predictive modeling
  • Quality control
  • SAS
  • MATLAB
  • Excel

Only in Jupyter

  • Interactive notebooks
  • Live code execution
  • Rich visualizations
  • Markdown documentation
  • Multi-language kernels
  • Julia
  • Scala
  • 40+ languages

Both cover

  • Python
  • R
  • Mac support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

JMP

  • Machine learning
  • Data analysis
  • Model training
  • Predictive analytics

Jupyter

  • Machine learning
  • Data analysis
  • Model training
  • Predictive analytics

Both are used for machine learning, data analysis, model training, predictive analytics, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

JMP

  • The Internet Archive's capture of JMP's homepage on 13 January 2020 named five distinct editions, JMP, JMP Live, JMP Pro, JMP Clinical, and JMP Genomics, each targeting a different analysis use case, with no price figure published for any.

Jupyter

  • Notebook format makes version control and collaboration difficult with multiple contributors
  • Performance degrades with large datasets due to loading entire dataset into memory
  • Debugging capabilities limited compared to traditional IDEs
  • No paid support or commercial backing

Pricing, plan by plan

JMP

Free
  • TrialFree
    • 30-day trial
    • Full features
  • JMP$1785/year
    • Core JMP
    • Standard features

Jupyter

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Jupyter review.

Which should you pick?

Choose JMP if

  • You need interactive statistics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, Windows.
  • You also want dynamic visualization.

Choose Jupyter if

  • You need interactive notebooks.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Cross-platform, Linux, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want live code execution.

Questions people ask

Is JMP or Jupyter better?
Neither clearly leads. JMP starts at Free and Jupyter at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JMP or Jupyter?
JMP starts at Free and Jupyter at Free.
Does JMP or Jupyter run on more platforms?
JMP runs on Mac, Windows. Jupyter runs on Web, Cross-platform, Linux, macOS, Windows.
Can I use JMP for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is JMP best used for?
JMP is most often used for machine learning, data analysis, model training, predictive analytics.
What can JMP do that Jupyter cannot?
JMP covers Interactive statistics, Dynamic visualization, Design of experiments, Predictive modeling. Jupyter covers Interactive notebooks, Live code execution, Rich visualizations, Markdown documentation. Both handle Python, R, Mac support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Jupyter: Is Jupyter free to use?

Yes, Jupyter is completely free and open-source under the BSD license. There are no paid plans or commercial support requirements.

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Jupyter: What programming languages does Jupyter support?

Jupyter supports Python plus over 40 additional programming languages including R, Julia, Scala, and many others through different kernels.

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Jupyter: What is JupyterLab?

JupyterLab is the successor to classic Jupyter Notebook, adding a file browser, multiple tabs, terminal access, and an extension ecosystem for enhanced functionality.

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