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Apache Zeppelin vs JupyterLab
Both stand on notebook software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Apache Zeppelin for a free, open-source notebook that combines multiple language interpreters, data visualization, and collaborative editing. It is a fit for teams prepared to deploy and configure notebook access; anonymous access is the default, so security configuration matters in shared environments.
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JupyterLab brings notebooks, code, and data work into one configurable environment, with support for extensions and collaboration. Install extensions selectively, and plan for extra packages where interactive plots or widgets need them.
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| Apache Zeppelin | JupyterLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | JupyterLab |
| Website | zeppelin.apache.org | jupyter.org |
| On notebook software | #3 of 25 | #1 of 25 |
Apache Zeppelin: what it does well
- Supports Scala, Python, SQL, R, Java, Groovy, Shell, Markdown, and SPARQL.
- Works with Spark, Flink, JDBC, and other interpreters.
- Visualizes output from any language backend with charts and pivot charts.
- Shares notebook URLs and broadcasts changes in real time.
- Available under Apache License 2.0 at no charge.
What to know first
- Anonymous access is enabled by default.
- The net-install package includes only the Spark interpreter by default.
JupyterLab: what it does well
- Combines notebooks, editors, terminals, and components.
- Supports .ipynb notebooks and many file formats.
- Extensions can add viewers, editors, and renderers.
- Real-time collaboration is available through an extension.
What to know first
- Extensions can execute arbitrary code across the server, kernel, and browser.
- Interactive plots or widgets may need additional packages.
- Notebook JavaScript and HTML outputs from other machines require trust before display.
- Project Jupyter does not provide the software as a service.
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