Observable vs Google Colab

Jupyter for people who like JavaScript meets free gpus in exchange for your soul and data. Here's our take.

Observable

Nice Pick

Jupyter for people who like JavaScript. Reactive notebooks that actually look good.

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Google Colab

Free GPUs in exchange for your soul and data. Jupyter in the cloud, crashes included.

Pros

Cons

The Verdict

Use Observable if: You want the better option and can live with its tradeoffs.

Use Google Colab if: You prioritize its strengths over what Observable offers.

The Bottom Line

Observable wins

Jupyter for people who like JavaScript. Reactive notebooks that actually look good.