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At a Glance
Chainer
Chainer
Star Rating
(11)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Keras
Keras
Star Rating
(64)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Keras
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Keras excels in ease of use, with a star rating of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for beginners in deep learning, while Chainer, with a rating of 7.9, is noted for having a steeper learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that Keras offers superior documentation and support, which is crucial for new users, whereas Chainer's documentation is considered less comprehensive, leading to challenges in onboarding.
  • G2 users highlight Keras's strong performance in model optimization, particularly with its built-in features for hyperparameter tuning, while Chainer users report that it lacks some of these automated tuning capabilities, making optimization more manual.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Keras has a more intuitive user interface, which enhances the overall user experience, while Chainer's interface is described as less user-friendly, potentially hindering productivity.
  • Reviewers say that Keras shines in its deep learning capabilities, particularly with its support for transfer learning, which is highly valued in the community, whereas Chainer is noted for its flexibility but lacks some of the advanced features that Keras offers.
  • Users report that Keras's scalability is a significant advantage, allowing for seamless integration with larger datasets, while Chainer, although capable, is often seen as less efficient in handling large-scale data processing.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Chainer
No pricing available
Keras
No pricing available
Free Trial
Chainer
No trial information available
Keras
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
8
8.9
50
Ease of Use
7.9
8
8.9
50
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
24
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.8
20
Quality of Support
7.7
8
7.8
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
17
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
8
9.3
48
Features by Category
Artificial Neural NetworkHide 22 FeaturesShow 22 Features
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Core Functionality - Artificial Neural Network
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Data Handling - Artificial Neural Network
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Performance - Artificial Neural Network
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Usability - Artificial Neural Network
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Advanced Features - Artificial Neural Network
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Agentic AI - Artificial Neural Network
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Chainer
Chainer
Keras
Keras
Chainer and Keras are categorized as Artificial Neural Network
Unique Categories
Chainer
Chainer has no unique categories
Keras
Keras has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Chainer
Chainer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
Keras
Keras
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
38.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Chainer
Chainer
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Computer Software
18.2%
Automotive
18.2%
Retail
9.1%
Design
9.1%
Other
18.2%
Keras
Keras
Computer Software
20.6%
Information Technology and Services
17.5%
Research
14.3%
Telecommunications
7.9%
Information Services
4.8%
Other
34.9%
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Keras
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Discussions
Chainer
Chainer Discussions
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Keras
Keras Discussions
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