# Merlin Reviews
**Vendor:** Merlin  
**Category:** [Artificial Neural Network Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/artificial-neural-network)  
**Average Rating:** 3.6/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 10
## About Merlin
Merlin is a deep learning framework written in Julia, it aims to provide a fast, flexible and compact deep learning library for machine learning.




## Merlin Reviews
  ### 1. User Friendly Software

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** April 12, 2021

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

It was a bit complicated to set up but once done, it is very user-friendly. Easy to learn and use

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

I don't really like its search engine. The pricing too

**Recommendations to others considering Merlin:**

It is easy to use and learn the software. If you are just worried about being able to use it, go ahead, it's not that hard!

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Project Planning

  ### 2. How Merlin software was right for me

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Tiffany C. | Real estate agent, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 11, 2019

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

Merlin software was immediately better than my previous software.  I was really nervous switching but made the switch and it was really easy to install and use

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

I didn't  dislike much.  The only thing I didn't like was that it was kinda complicated to set up but other than that it was easy coming

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It was better than my other software I had on my computer in my office.  I couldn't get my spreadsheets to work and it would always get viruses

  ### 3. Best to use

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Market Research | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 10, 2019

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

It's user friendly and compatible with all softwares of 2010 and up. I used it for a job and it made everything easy to do. It's pretty efficient.

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

What I didn't like was it's search engine it wasn't that great, then again we didn't have terms set up to generally work with it. At times it would last with older systems.

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Tracing transactions, filling responses and clients.

  ### 4. Merlin Review

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Hospital & Health Care | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 08, 2019

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

Great tool that helped us managed our DIgital Assets and also other content

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

Knowledge Management was hard to find but once we learned it, the tool was very intuitive and GUI easy to understand. 

**Recommendations to others considering Merlin:**

I definitely redcommend it as it solved our problems effectively and efficiently.

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Having a central repository for our good, but with Merlin, it was much better

  ### 5.  Merlin is OK 

**Rating:** 0.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Education Management | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 11, 2019

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

 It is a way for people to connect with others and find jobs 

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

 Compared to LinkedIn  in, it doesn’t compare! I just don’t think it will ever be able to compete. 

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

 I’m not solving business problems with it, because it is not is good is LinkedIn  in. It often glitches and won’t even allow me into the app. 

  ### 6. Merlin review

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Shipbuilding | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 10, 2019

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

It is user friendly software. It allows you to have a good overview of your project planning. It produces a good PDF image of good quality. 

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

I dislike the the interface as it can be confusing. When you click on the resources it doesn't list enough of it. It does not run on the Windows platform.

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Project Planning

  ### 7. Reliable Software

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Javier M. | Search Engine Evaluator, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 19, 2018

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

I like the simplicity of the app. It gives you all the information and the status of the equipment so you can plan the troubleshooting steps in order to solve problems.

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

I can honestly say that I dont dislike anything.

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I was able to troubleshoot internet modems. The software gave me all the information needed to try to solve conectivity issues and help out clients.

  ### 8. Good software for Purchase Ordering User Friendly

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Public Relations and Communications | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 15, 2018

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

Easy to use for anyone, don't need to be an it god. I used this software when consulting for a major manufacturer. All employees found the system easy to learn and use. The Customer Service is great.

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

Pricing..it can be a bit steep for smaller companies. The cost is high if you only use Merlin for one function. It is best to inter grate with other service offerings. 

**Recommendations to others considering Merlin:**

Get multiple services from Merlin rather than using multi-platforms for your it needs.

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It is cost effective and has reduced errors in billing and procurement. Saves MONEY

  ### 9. Easy to navigate 

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Real Estate | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 16, 2018

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

I like that this product is so easy to navigate, while there are some flaws its still easy to get through 

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

I dislike the glitches in the actual system, sometimes it will not let you do what you are supposed to in the first place 

**Recommendations to others considering Merlin:**

I would recommend having a back up plan, as I have expressed it does have some gliches. We only used it for less than a year 

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Admin/ account holder.. I have realized it is easy to navigate 

  ### 10. Merlin is a great PM tool for the Mac

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** August 17, 2018

**What do you like best about Merlin?**

I really like how you can create multiple projects and then open them up as one portfolio of projects to see a holistic view of the progress, constraints, etc.

**What do you dislike about Merlin?**

I didn't think the supporting documentation was that helpful, but the software was pretty intuitive. 

**Recommendations to others considering Merlin:**

No recommendations at this time.

**What problems is Merlin solving and how is that benefiting you?**

This helped to created a project plan that could then be shared with the team so that everyone was aligned on the timeline/plan.


## Merlin Discussions
  - [What is Merlin used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-merlin-used-for)

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## Merlin Features
**Core Functionality - Artificial Neural Network**
- Neural Network Training
- Neural Network Testing
- Model Evaluation
- Compliance

**Data Handling - Artificial Neural Network**
- Data Integration
- Data Preprocessing

**Performance - Artificial Neural Network**
- Model Optimization
- Scalability

**Usability - Artificial Neural Network**
- User Interface
- Documentation & Support
- Customizability

**Advanced Features - Artificial Neural Network**
- Deep Learning Capabilities
- Transfer Learning
- Real-Time Processing
- Automated Model Tuning
- Visualization Tools

**Agentic AI - Artificial Neural Network**
- Autonomous Task Execution
- Multi-step Planning
- Cross-system Integration
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance
- Decision Making

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