Horovod
Inference & Compute · Free + paid
Distributed deep learning training framework
At a glance
- Made by
- Horovod (hosted by LF AI & Data Foundation, originally developed by Uber)
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- Open source
- Apache 2.0
- GitHub
- 14,681 stars · NOASSERTION
What is Horovod?
Horovod is a training framework first created by Uber to make distributed deep learning fast and easy. It scales existing training scripts to hundreds of GPUs with just a few lines of Python code. It can be installed on-premises or run directly on clouds such as AWS, Azure, and Databricks, and it also runs on Apache Spark. It is hosted by the LF AI & Data Foundation. According to its GitHub repository, it was archived in September 2026 due to inactivity.
- Over 90% scaling efficiency up to hundreds of GPUs
- Scale training with a few lines of Python code
- Works the same way in PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, and MXNet
- Integrates data processing and training on Apache Spark
- Runs on a single GPU, multiple GPUs, or multiple hosts without code changes
Who uses Horovod and for what
- Scale a single-GPU training script to run in parallel across multiple GPUs
Pricing
Open source (free)
Apache 2.0 오픈소스 분산 학습 프레임워크(LF AI & Data), 직접 설치, 요금 표기 없음 — 2026년 9월 보관 처리
공식 페이지 확인 2026-10-14(산출 규칙 2026-10-15)
AI tools similar to Horovod (alternatives)
Horovod vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horovod | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| DeepSpeed | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| Megatron-LM | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Nanotron | Free | 0 | 4 | — | — | — |
0 of these 4 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.
Horovod on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 43 AI tools in the Inference & Compute field.
- Connected to 4 other tools — #39 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Horovod for free?
Open source (free). Prices can change, so check the official site before paying.
What AI can I use instead of Horovod?
Tools that do the same job, such as DeepSpeed, Megatron-LM, Nanotron, FSDP, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use Horovod 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.