Comparison
dtreeviz vs viewer
Verdict
Pick dtreeviz if dtreeviz is a Python library for enhancing decision tree and machine-learning model understanding through visualizations; pick viewer if zetane viewer aids in visualizing ML models and their tensors in an interactive 3D environment, aiding comprehension and debugging.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dtreeviz | viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Slowing (212d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1456d since push) As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Personal account As of 2w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 2w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- dtreeviz
- Python library for decision tree visualization and model interpretation
- viewer
- ML models and internal tensors 3D visualizer
Stars
- dtreeviz
- 3.2k
- viewer
- 1.8k
Forks
- dtreeviz
- 338
- viewer
- 168
Open issues
- dtreeviz
- 75
- viewer
- 17
Language
- dtreeviz
- Jupyter Notebook
- viewer
- Python
Adopt for
- dtreeviz
- dtreeviz is a Python library for enhancing decision tree and machine-learning model understanding through visualizations.
- viewer
- Zetane viewer aids in visualizing ML models and their tensors in an interactive 3D environment, aiding comprehension and debugging.
Persona
- dtreeviz
- -
- viewer
- -
Runtime
- dtreeviz
- -
- viewer
- -
License
- dtreeviz
- MIT
- viewer
- (unknown)
Last pushed
- dtreeviz
- Jan 2, 2026
- viewer
- Aug 8, 2022
Categories
- dtreeviz
- Evaluation & Observability, Model Training
- viewer
- Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Maintenance
- dtreeviz
- Slowing (36%)
- viewer
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- dtreeviz
- 212d
- viewer
- 1456d
Open issues (now)
- dtreeviz
- 75
- viewer
- 17
Owner type
- dtreeviz
- User
- viewer
- Organization
Full report
- dtreeviz
- Trust report
- viewer
- Trust report
Choose dtreeviz if…
- dtreeviz is primarily Jupyter Notebook; viewer is Python.
- Tags unique to dtreeviz: decision-trees, machine-learning, model-interpretation, random-forest.
- Also covers Model Training.
- When you need detailed and interactive visualization of decision trees from models trained with libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, or TensorFlow Decision Forests.
When NOT to use dtreeviz
- In scenarios where the primary focus is on model performance benchmarking as opposed to understanding or explaining existing models.
- If your project workflow does not involve Python, given dtreeviz's reliance on a specific set of Python ML libraries for its visualizations and interpretative functionalities.
- For real-time prediction path visualization in production environments due to the overhead associated with generating detailed visual representations.
Choose viewer if…
- viewer is primarily Python; dtreeviz is Jupyter Notebook.
- Tags unique to viewer: 3d, exploration, files, free software.
- Also covers Developer Tools.
- You require a detailed, 3D visualization of model structures and tensor data.
When NOT to use viewer
- Your workflow necessitates non-interactive visualization methods.
- The viewer's license ambiguity could pose risks to proprietary projects or sensitive data handling.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (parrt/dtreeviz) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (parrt/dtreeviz) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (parrt/dtreeviz) · observed Jan 2, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (zetane/viewer) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- GitHub forks (zetane/viewer) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Last push (zetane/viewer) · observed Aug 8, 2022
- License file (unknown) · observed Aug 3, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dtreeviz 3.2k · viewer 1.8k (synced Aug 3, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dtreeviz and viewer?
- dtreeviz: Python library for decision tree visualization and model interpretation. viewer: ML models and internal tensors 3D visualizer. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dtreeviz over viewer?
- Choose dtreeviz over viewer when dtreeviz is primarily Jupyter Notebook; viewer is Python; Tags unique to dtreeviz: decision-trees, machine-learning, model-interpretation, random-forest; Also covers Model Training; When you need detailed and interactive visualization of decision trees from models trained with libraries like scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, or TensorFlow Decision Forests.
- When should I choose viewer over dtreeviz?
- Choose viewer over dtreeviz when viewer is primarily Python; dtreeviz is Jupyter Notebook; Tags unique to viewer: 3d, exploration, files, free software; Also covers Developer Tools; You require a detailed, 3D visualization of model structures and tensor data.
- When should I avoid dtreeviz?
- In scenarios where the primary focus is on model performance benchmarking as opposed to understanding or explaining existing models. If your project workflow does not involve Python, given dtreeviz's reliance on a specific set of Python ML libraries for its visualizations and interpretative functionalities. For real-time prediction path visualization in production environments due to the overhead associated with generating detailed visual representations.
- When should I avoid viewer?
- Your workflow necessitates non-interactive visualization methods. The viewer's license ambiguity could pose risks to proprietary projects or sensitive data handling.
- Is dtreeviz or viewer more popular on GitHub?
- dtreeviz has more GitHub stars (3,155 vs 1,835). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dtreeviz and viewer open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to dtreeviz or viewer?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dtreeviz alternatives and viewer alternatives (dtreeviz markdown twin, viewer markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, dtreeviz or viewer?
- dtreeviz: Slowing. viewer: Dormant. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for dtreeviz and viewer?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dtreeviz trust report; viewer trust report.