Open Source
Ludwig
Low-code framework for building custom LLMs, neural networks, and other AI models
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About Ludwig
Ludwig is a low-code framework for building custom LLMs, neural networks, and other AI models. It provides a declarative approach to model definition, training, and inference using YAML configuration files and a Python interface.
Best for
Developers and data scientists who want to quickly experiment with and deploy custom AI models without deep coding
Use cases
- Rapidly prototype and train custom text, image, or tabular models without writing extensive code
- Fine-tune large language models for domain-specific tasks using a configuration-driven workflow
- Build and compare multiple model architectures through simple YAML configuration changes
Notes
11,707 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-05-29. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Reduces boilerplate and accelerates model development for practitioners
- Supports a wide variety of data types and model architectures out of the box
- Active open-source community with over 11k stars on GitHub
Cons
- Performance and flexibility may lag behind fully custom PyTorch or TensorFlow implementations
- Debugging complex custom behaviors can be challenging due to abstraction layers
- Documentation and examples may not cover all edge cases or advanced use cases
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 0.17.10
- GitHub stars
- 11,766
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Stars and usage
How Ludwig is growing
11,707 to 11,766
Alternatives
Alternatives to Ludwig
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| KerasThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
| PyTorch LightningThis is an alternative to it | Open source | Named in the listing | Not dated |
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Sources
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- GitHubOfficial
- github api via nightly crawl, recovered from git history 20e874270887c1008f860ee0198e461a23c9e438Registry
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Changelog
What changed
Released 0.17.10
Released 0.17.9
Released 0.17.8
Released 0.17.7
Released 0.17.6
Released 0.17.5
Released 0.17.3
Released 0.17.2
Released 0.17.1
Released 0.17.0
Released 0.16.2
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