Gurobi Optimizer
7.0#2 in prescriptive analytics softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Timefold Platform
7.9#1 in prescriptive analytics softwareFrom $3,000 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Gurobi Optimizer | Timefold Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | Documentation includes getting started material, examples, a reference manual, Remote Services, Instant Cloud, Intelligence Hub and open-source-extension guides. | Each model has getting-started guides, feature documentation, demo data and an OpenAPI specification interface. |
| Founded | 2008 | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas, United States | Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 11, 9000 Ghent, Belgium |
| Integrations | Gurobi says teams can use its APIs, including its Python API, to build and deploy optimization models in applications, services, and data pipelines. | The REST API is designed to connect with enterprise systems such as ERPs, HRIS, CRMs, and field-service tools. |
| Purpose | Gurobi Optimizer converts mathematical models of business problems into optimal solutions. | Timefold Platform runs optimization models as a managed service through a REST API. |
Gurobi Optimizer plans
- Commercial Free TrialFree
- Commercial evaluation licenseFree
- Size-limited licenseFree
- Academic LicenseFree
- Gurobi Instant Cloud—
- Named User License—
Timefold Platform plans
- CommunityFree
- Scheduling and Routing Optimization$3,000 a month
- Enterprise SolverPriced on request
- FlowPriced on request
- HorizonPriced on request
- SparkPriced on request
Pick Gurobi Optimizer if…
Gurobi identifies operations research analysts, software developers, data scientists, academics, and students as users. The free license limits make it important to match the license to model size and intended use.
Pick Timefold Platform if…
Timefold suits problem owners and teams building planning solutions around optimization models. It is aimed at organizations integrating routing, scheduling, or replanning into enterprise systems.