fastai vs MegEngine
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megengine.org.cnSide by side
| Figure | fastai | MegEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Deep Learning Software | 8.1 (#10) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Purpose | fastai simplifies training fast and accurate neural networks using modern best practices. | MegEngine is a fast, scalable deep learning framework with automatic differentiation. |
| Support | The fast.ai forums include a category for help installing and using the fastai library for users at any level. | The project lists GitHub issues, a forum, QQ group and [email protected] for contact. |
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In their own words
MegEngine
MegEngine is a free, open-source deep learning framework for developing and deploying models, with automatic differentiation. It uses one model for training and inference, including quantization and dynamic shapes. The project says enabling DTR can reduce GPU memory use to one-third of the original. Inference is supported across x86, Arm, CUDA, and ROCm; GPU use requires compatible device drivers. Python packages are listed for 64-bit Linux and Windows, macOS 10.14 or later, and Android 7 or later, though macOS and Android installations are CPU-only. The installation guide specifies Python 3.6–3.9. MegEngine Lite supplies C/C++, Rust, and Python runtimes for deployment. MgeConvert handles conversion between MegEngine and third-party model formats, MegFile provides Python file interfaces for S3, HTTP, and local files, and MegFlow is a streaming computation framework for AI applications. Tutorials address beginners and advanced developers. Support options include GitHub issues, a forum, a QQ group, and email.