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astroML vs MLlib in Apache Spark
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| Overview | |||
| Description | Machine Learning and Data Mining for Astronomy. | Distributed machine learning library in Spark. | |
| Category | |||
| Developer | AstroML developer community | Apache Software Foundation | |
| Verified Status | No | No | |
| Last Updated | Aug 2026 | Aug 2026 | |
| Pricing | |||
| Pricing Model | Open Source | Open Source | |
| Free Plan | Yes | Yes | |
| Free Trial | No | No | |
| Open Source | Yes | Yes | |
| Capabilities | |||
| API Access | No | No | |
| Features | • ML and statistical routines for astronomical data • Built on NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, Astropy • Free astronomical dataset loaders • Examples: clustering, regression, time-series analysis • Companion textbook (2nd edition, 2019) • Free and open source (3-clause BSD) | • Distributed machine learning at Spark scale • Classification, regression, clustering algorithms • Java, Scala, Python, and R support • ML Pipeline construction and hyperparameter tuning • Distributed linear algebra: SVD, PCA • Free and open source (Apache License 2.0) | |
| Tags | astromlmachinelearningdataminingastronomy | sparkmllibapachedistributedmachinelearning | |
| Trust and Engagement | |||
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | |
| Saves | 0 | 0 | |
| Views | 6 | 10 | |
| Quality Score | 49/100 | 49/100 | |
| Website Status | Online | Online | |
| Availability | |||
| Website | www.astroml.org | spark.apache.org | |
| Social Links | 1 linked | — | |
| Screenshots | No | No | |
| Reviews | |||
| Pros | • Free to use | • Free to use | |
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