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ExpFamilyPCA.jl vs Stan Playground
Both stand on statistical analysis software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
ExpFamilyPCA.jl provides a focused Julia workflow for exponential-family PCA, with several built-in distributions and options for custom models. Its Linux support and potentially lengthy fitting make it most suitable for technical users comfortable with Julia and configurable optimization.
Visit ExpFamilyPCA.jlStan Playground provides a free in-browser workflow for building, sampling, and examining Stan models. Local execution, scripting, diagnostics, exports, and classroom-oriented sharing cover a wide range of learning and prototyping needs.
Visit Stan PlaygroundThe facts
| ExpFamilyPCA.jl | Stan Playground | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | sisl.github.io | stan-playground.flatironinstitute.org |
| On statistical analysis software | #51 of 106 | #55 of 106 |
ExpFamilyPCA.jl: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed Julia package
- Supports nine built-in distributions
- Provides fit, compress, and decompress methods
- Allows custom distribution models
- Configurable optimization controls
What to know first
- Linux platform listed
- Fitting can take a long time
- Requires Julia package-manager installation
Stan Playground: what it does well
- Free browser-based environment
- No installation required
- Local model execution and sampling
- Python and R scripting support
- ZIP and GitHub Gist project export
What to know first
- Projects default to browser local storage
- Compilation depends on a public or custom server
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