SHAP
Observability & Evals · Free + paid
Game theoretic approach to explain ML model outputs
At a glance
- Korean
- None (English and a few others only)
- Open source
- MIT
- GitHub
- 25,811 stars · MIT
What is SHAP?
SHAP (SHapley Additive exPlanations) is a game theory-based method for explaining the output of machine learning models. It connects optimal credit allocation with local explanations using the classic Shapley values and their extensions. It is installed via PyPI or conda-forge, and uses a fast exact C++ algorithm for XGBoost, LightGBM, CatBoost, scikit-learn, and pyspark tree models. Waterfall, force plots, and others visualize how much each feature pushed a prediction up or down.
- Explains the output of any machine learning model
- Fast exact algorithm for tree ensembles (C++)
- GPU-accelerated Tree SHAP with CUDA
- Waterfall and force plot visualizations
- Examples for tabular, text, image, and genomic data
- Overview document explaining fairness metrics
Pricing
Open source + paid cloud-managed plans
Open-source edition is free, SaaS managed edition is a paid subscription based on usage/seats
Estimate based on AI knowledge - please verify on the official site
AI tools similar to SHAP (alternatives)
SHAP vs. alternatives at a glance
| AI | Pricing | Combos on the map | Connected tools | Free | Cheapest monthly | Korean |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAP | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| Captum | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| ELI5 | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| InterpretML | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | No |
| LIME | Free + paid | 0 | 4 | — | — | — |
0 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.
SHAP on AI Galaxy Map
- One of 27 AI tools in the Observability & Evals field.
- Connected to 4 other tools — #15 in its field.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use SHAP 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 SHAP?
Tools that do the same job, such as Captum, ELI5, InterpretML, LIME, are connected to it on the map.
Can I use SHAP 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.