Alink
MLOps & Training · Free + paid
Algorithm platform based on Flink by Alibaba
At a glance
- Made by
- Alibaba (compute platform PAI team)
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- API
- Yes
- Available on
- API
- Open source
- Open source (license name not stated)
- GitHub
- 3,612 stars · Apache-2.0
What is Alink?
Alink is a general-purpose algorithm platform built on Flink, developed by the Alibaba Computing Platform PAI team. The Python package PyAlink can be installed with pip and used in Jupyter Notebook. The interface of its algorithm components is almost the same as the Java API: you set parameters with setXXX and connect to other components with link. It provides Java and Python tutorials and a list of open-source algorithms.
- Machine learning algorithm components based on Flink
- Python package PyAlink (installed with pip)
- Component interface in the same form as the Java API
- Use in Jupyter Notebook
- Packages provided for multiple Flink versions
- Java and Python tutorials
Pricing
Open source + paid cloud-managed plans
Open-source version can be self-hosted for free, managed cloud services are paid based on usage/seats
Estimate based on AI knowledge - please verify on the official site
AI tools similar to Alink (alternatives)
Alink vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alink | Free + paid | 0 | 22 | — | — | No |
| Accord.NET | Free + paid | 0 | 22 | Yes | — | No |
| Angel-ML | Free + paid | 0 | 22 | — | — | No |
| Diffusers | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | — | — | Yes |
| FLAML | Free + paid | 0 | 5 | — | — | No |
1 of these 5 tools have a free plan.
Combo and connection counts are based on the relationships recorded on AI Galaxy Map (2026-10-26); they are not a quality ranking.
Alink on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 45 AI tools in the MLOps & Training field.
- Connected to 22 other tools — #1 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Alink for free?
Open source + paid cloud-managed plans. Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Alink?
Tools that do the same job, such as Accord.NET, Angel-ML, Diffusers, FLAML, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Alink in Korean?
None (English and a few others only)
Sources (official pages)
Checked on the official pages on 2026-10-14. Prices and features can change, so check the official site again before paying.