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JMP vs Weights & Biases

JMP logo

JMP

Machine Learning & Data Science

Statistical discovery software from SAS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Weights & Biases

Machine Learning & Data Science

Developer tools for machine learning

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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.; Weights & Biases pricing can be prohibitive for large teams without enterprise discounts
  • They diverge on capability: JMP covers Interactive statistics, Weights & Biases covers Experiment tracking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JMP and Weights & Biases actually diverge.

Attributes where JMP and Weights & Biases differ
AttributeJMPWeights & Biases
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsMac, WindowsWeb, Python SDK, REST API
Founded19762017

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
  • Python
  • R

Only in Weights & Biases

  • Experiment tracking
  • Dataset versioning
  • Model registry
  • Hyperparameter sweeps
  • Collaborative dashboards
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Keras

Both cover

  • 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

Weights & Biases

  • 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.

Weights & Biases

  • Pricing can be prohibitive for large teams without enterprise discounts
  • Limited integrations compared to some competitors
  • Dashboard customization options limited on lower plans
  • Requires some setup and configuration knowledge

Pricing, plan by plan

JMP

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

Weights & Biases

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 model seats
    • 5 GB storage
    • 1 GB/month Weave ingestion
  • Pro$60/month
    • 10 seats
    • 100 GB storage
    • Private projects
  • Teams$179/month
    • Team collaboration
    • Advanced analytics
    • Dedicated support

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.
JMP review

Choose Weights & Biases if

  • You need experiment tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Python SDK, REST API.
  • You also want dataset versioning.
Weights & Biases review

Questions people ask

Is JMP or Weights & Biases better?
Neither clearly leads. JMP starts at Free and Weights & Biases at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JMP or Weights & Biases?
JMP starts at Free and Weights & Biases at Free.
Does JMP or Weights & Biases run on more platforms?
JMP runs on Mac, Windows. Weights & Biases runs on Web, Python SDK, REST API.
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 Weights & Biases cannot?
JMP covers Interactive statistics, Dynamic visualization, Design of experiments, Predictive modeling. Weights & Biases covers Experiment tracking, Dataset versioning, Model registry, Hyperparameter sweeps. Both handle Mac support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Weights & Biases: Does Weights & Biases have a free plan?

Yes. The Free tier includes 5 model seats, 5 GB storage, and 1 GB/month Weave ingestion. Academic users get unlimited tracked hours, 200 GB storage, and 100 seats at no cost.

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Weights & Biases: What are the paid plans for Weights & Biases?

Pro starts at $60/month with 10 seats and 100 GB storage. Team plans start at $179/month. Enterprise pricing is custom.

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Weights & Biases: What machine learning features does W&B provide?

Weights & Biases captures hyperparameters, metrics, and model outputs automatically. Features include experiment tracking, interactive Reports for sharing findings, Artifacts for managing datasets and models, advanced hyperparameter sweeps, and model deployment tools.

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