Streamlit
Streamlit is an open-source app framework that allows data scientists and developers to quickly build and share interactive web applications using only Python.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Turn data scripts into shareable web apps in minutes, all in pure Python.
Who should look elsewhere
Primarily focused on Python, which might be a limitation for non-Python users
Pros
- +Extremely fast to get started and build apps
- +Requires no front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) knowledge
- +Simplifies the process of sharing data science work
- +Highly flexible and compatible with existing Python ecosystems
- +Free option for public app deployment
Cons
- −Primarily focused on Python, which might be a limitation for non-Python users
- −Public apps on Community Cloud are free but lack private options
- −Enterprise features like private apps and enhanced security are tied to Snowflake integration
Key features
- ✓Open-source app framework
- ✓Pure Python API for app development
- ✓Automatic app updates on source file save
- ✓Interactive widgets for user input
- ✓Compatibility with various Python libraries (e.g., Pandas)
- ✓Streamlit Community Cloud for free public app deployment
- ✓Integration with Snowflake for enterprise deployment
- ✓Support for custom components
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streamlit Community Cloud | — | month | Public apps only |
| Snowflake | — | month | Unlimited private apps; Enterprise-grade reliability and security |