Best Deep Learning Software in 2026
Updated
In short: ONNX Runtime is ranked #1 of 35 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Apache TVM and Paperspace Gradient. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Apache TVM. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Paperspace Gradient at $8/mo.
Deep learning software supports model training and deployment, with different technical options across the ranked entries. Compare supported languages and model formats with GPU acceleration, distributed training and training mode to see how each tool aligns with your workflow. Deployment targets matter when considering where models will run, while free plans and paid-from prices help frame cost. TensorFlow, Caffe and PyTorch lead the ranking, followed by Deeplearning4j and DeepSpeed. If your work depends on a particular language, format or training approach, use those comparison points to focus on the options that match your requirements.
35 deep learning software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 ONNX Runtime Top pick · 7.6 Free plan · Free
#2 Apache TVM Runner-up · 7.4 Free plan · Free
#3 Paperspace Gradient Also great · 7.4 Free plan · $8/mo- Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 8 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$8/mofirst paid tier About Paperspace GradientVisit site - Free plan AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Training mode
- both
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- both
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidapiiOSLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- both
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apiWeb
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial Linuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- both
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$50/mofirst paid tier About HPE Morpheus VM Essentials SoftwareVisit site - LinuxmacOSWindowsWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- on-prem
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- on-prem
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- both
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- both
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- No
- Training mode
- both
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsLinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- Deployment targets
- multiple
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apiLinuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxWindowsmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Training mode
- local
- GPU acceleration
- Yes
- Distributed training
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which deep learning software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
ONNX Runtime is ranked #1 of 35 with a score of 7.6. Apache TVM is second and Paperspace Gradient third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Paperspace Gradient has the lowest first paid tier we found: $8/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.