Comparison
manifold vs viewer
Verdict
Pick manifold if manifold, developed by Uber, offers ML developers JavaScript-based visualization capabilities to debug and comprehend their models' data processing without the need for model-specific knowledge; 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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GraphCanon updated Sep 28, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | manifold | viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (598d since push) As of Sep 27, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1511d since push) As of Sep 28, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 27, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 28, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 11, 2026 · 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
- manifold
- A model-agnostic visual debugging tool for machine learning
- viewer
- ML models and internal tensors 3D visualizer
Stars
- manifold
- 1.7k
- viewer
- 1.8k
Forks
- manifold
- 117
- viewer
- 168
Open issues
- manifold
- 84
- viewer
- 17
Language
- manifold
- JavaScript
- viewer
- Python
Adopt for
- manifold
- Manifold, developed by Uber, offers ML developers JavaScript-based visualization capabilities to debug and comprehend their models' data processing without the need for model-specific knowledge.
- viewer
- Zetane viewer aids in visualizing ML models and their tensors in an interactive 3D environment, aiding comprehension and debugging.
Persona
- manifold
- -
- viewer
- -
Runtime
- manifold
- -
- viewer
- -
License
- manifold
- Manifold is distributed under the Apache-2.0 license, allowing for flexible usage in both commercial and open-source projects.
- viewer
- (unknown)
Last pushed
- manifold
- Feb 5, 2025
- viewer
- Aug 8, 2022
Categories
- manifold
- Developer Tools
- viewer
- Developer Tools, Evaluation & Observability
Trust and health
Days since push
- manifold
- 598d
- viewer
- 1511d
Open issues (now)
- manifold
- 84
- viewer
- 17
Stars delta
- manifold
- 0 (30d)
- viewer
- +9 (30d)
Open issues delta
- manifold
- +1 (30d)
- viewer
- 0 (30d)
Full report
- manifold
- Trust report
- viewer
- Trust report
Choose manifold if…
- manifold is primarily JavaScript; viewer is Python.
- Pricing: Free to use and modify under the Apache-2.0 license terms, Manifold's codebase can be downloaded from its repository without any cost..
- Tags unique to manifold: apache-2.0 license, incubation, javascript, machine-learning.
- - When you seek a JavaScript-based tool for visual debugging of machine learning models, irrespective of the model type or framework used
When NOT to use manifold
- - Avoid using Manifold if you are not comfortable working with JavaScript, as it is a primary requirement to integrate this tool into your project environment
- - If your development setup strictly avoids npm dependencies or requires isolation from external libraries, Manifold may introduce unnecessary complexity given its specific installation requirements
Choose viewer if…
- viewer is primarily Python; manifold is JavaScript.
- Tags unique to viewer: 3d, exploration, files, free software.
- Also covers Evaluation & Observability.
- 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 (uber/manifold) · observed Sep 27, 2026
- GitHub forks (uber/manifold) · observed Sep 27, 2026
- Last push (uber/manifold) · observed Feb 5, 2025
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 27, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (zetane/viewer) · observed Sep 28, 2026
- GitHub forks (zetane/viewer) · observed Sep 28, 2026
- Last push (zetane/viewer) · observed Aug 8, 2022
- License file (unknown) · observed Sep 28, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 12, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: manifold 1.7k · viewer 1.8k (synced Sep 27, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between manifold and viewer?
- manifold: A model-agnostic visual debugging tool for machine learning. viewer: ML models and internal tensors 3D visualizer. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose manifold over viewer?
- Choose manifold over viewer when manifold is primarily JavaScript; viewer is Python; Pricing: Free to use and modify under the Apache-2.0 license terms, Manifold's codebase can be downloaded from its repository without any cost.; Tags unique to manifold: apache-2.0 license, incubation, javascript, machine-learning; - When you seek a JavaScript-based tool for visual debugging of machine learning models, irrespective of the model type or framework used.
- When should I choose viewer over manifold?
- Choose viewer over manifold when viewer is primarily Python; manifold is JavaScript; Tags unique to viewer: 3d, exploration, files, free software; Also covers Evaluation & Observability; You require a detailed, 3D visualization of model structures and tensor data.
- When should I avoid manifold?
- - Avoid using Manifold if you are not comfortable working with JavaScript, as it is a primary requirement to integrate this tool into your project environment - If your development setup strictly avoids npm dependencies or requires isolation from external libraries, Manifold may introduce unnecessary complexity given its specific installation requirements
- 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 manifold or viewer more popular on GitHub?
- viewer has more GitHub stars (1,844 vs 1,673). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are manifold and viewer open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to manifold or viewer?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at manifold alternatives and viewer alternatives (manifold 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, manifold or viewer?
- manifold: Dormant. 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 manifold and viewer?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: manifold trust report; viewer trust report.