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JupyterLab vs Pluto.jl
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.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
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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Free plan Open source AndroidAPILinux+4
Pluto.jl pairs reactive code cells with notebook-specific environments and export options in a free Julia package. It is a fit for educational work, provided you are prepared to install and run Julia.
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| JupyterLab | Pluto.jl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | JupyterLab | Not published |
| Website | jupyter.org | plutojl.org |
| On notebook software | #1 of 25 | #2 of 25 |
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.
Pluto.jl: what it does well
- Reactive cells rerun when dependencies change.
- Each notebook has its own package environment.
- Notebook files retain environment information.
- Exports notebooks with outputs as HTML or PDF.
- MIT-licensed and free.
What to know first
- Requires Julia to be installed.
- Requires launching Pluto from Julia’s terminal or REPL.
- The listed Julia version range is 1.10 through 1.12.
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