Google Vertex AI vs PyTorch comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Vertex AI
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
AI Infrastructure (1st)
PyTorch
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the AI Development Platforms category, the market share of Google Vertex AI is 24.6% and it increased by 26.7% compared to the previous year. The market share of PyTorch is 0.7% and it decreased by 55.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AI Development Platforms
Unique Categories:
AI Infrastructure
31.1%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

Serge Dahdouh - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 16, 2023
A user-friendly platform that automatizes machine learning techniques with minimal effort
I mostly use LLM models on Vertex AI. When there is a large document or multiple documents, I put them in the index database of Vertex AI's platform and it extracts the right information We work with clients who request the implementation of a certain document into a chatbot. Because of the…
PM
Mar 27, 2024
Allows us to do batched mode, distributed data parallelism, and model parallelism but somewhat complicated for a beginner
PyTorch could make certain things more obvious. Even though it does make things like defining loss functions and calculating gradients in backward propagation clear, these concepts may confuse beginners. We find that it's kind of problematic. Despite having methods called on loss functions during backward passes, the oral documentation for beginners is quite complex. So, it is somewhat complicated for a beginner to learn how to use PyTorch. If you refer to the original documentation, there are numerous examples. And as PyTorch has become very popular compared to Tensorflow in the last couple of years, there are many resources available, making it easier for us to adopt.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Google Vertex AI is an out-of-the-box and very easy-to-use solution."
"Vertex AI possesses multiple libraries, so it eliminates the need for extensive coding."
"The monitoring feature is a true life-saver for data scientists. I give it a ten out of ten."
"It provides the most valuable external analytics."
"We extensively utilize Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform for our machine learning workflows. Specifically, we leverage the IO branch for EDA data in Suresh Live Virtual, employing Forte IT for training machine learning models. The AI model registry in Vertex AI is crucial for cataloging and managing various versions of the models we develop. When it comes to deploying models, we rely on Google Cloud's AI Prediction service, seamlessly integrating it into our workflow for real-time predictions or streaming. For monitoring and tracking the outcomes of model development, we employ Vertex AI Monitoring, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the model's performance and results. This integrated approach within Vertex AI provides a unified platform for managing, deploying, and monitoring machine learning models efficiently."
"It's been pretty scalable in terms of using multiple GPUs."
"I like that PyTorch actually follows the pythonic way, and I feel that it's quite easy. It's easy to find compared to others who require us to type a long paragraph of code."
"Its interface is the most valuable. The ability to have an interface to train machine learning models and construct them with the high-level interface, without excess busting and reconstructing the same technical elements, is very useful."
"yTorch is gaining credibility in the research space, it's becoming easier to find examples of papers that use PyTorch. This is an advantage for someone who uses PyTorch primarily."
"The tool is very user-friendly."
"The framework of the solution is valuable."
 

Cons

"I believe that Vertex AI is a robust platform, but its effectiveness depends significantly on the domain knowledge of the developer using it. While Vertex AI does offer support through the console UI in the Google Cloud environment, it is better suited for technical members who have a deeper understanding of machine learning concepts. The platform may be challenging for business process developers (BPDUs) who lack extensive technical knowledge, as it involves intricate customization and handling numerous parameters. Effectively utilizing Vertex AI requires not only familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch but also a proficiency in Python programming. The complexity of these requirements might pose challenges for less technically oriented users, making it crucial to have a solid foundation in both machine learning principles and Python coding to extract the full value from Vertex AI. It would be beneficial to have a streamlined process where we can leverage the capabilities of Vertex AI directly through the BigQuery UI. This could involve functionalities such as creating machine learning models within the BigQuery UI, providing a more user-friendly and integrated experience. This would allow users to access and analyze data from BigQuery while simultaneously utilizing Vertex AI to build machine learning models, fostering a more cohesive and efficient workflow."
"I've noticed that using chat activity often presents a broader range of options and insights for a well-constructed question. Improving the knowledge base could be a key aspect for enhancement—expanding the information sources to enhance the generation process."
"It would be beneficial to have certain features included in the future, such as image generators and text-to-speech solutions."
"Google Vertex AI is good in machine learning and AI, but it lacks optimization."
"The solution is stable, but it is quite slow. Maybe my data is too large, but I think that Google could improve Vertex AI's training time."
"I've had issues with stability when I use a lot of data and try out different combinations of modeling techniques."
"PyTorch could make certain things more obvious. Even though it does make things like defining loss functions and calculating gradients in backward propagation clear, these concepts may confuse beginners. We find that it's kind of problematic. Despite having methods called on loss functions during backward passes, the oral documentation for beginners is quite complex."
"I would like a model to be available. I think Google recently released a new version of EfficientNet. It's a really good classifier, and a PyTorch implementation would be nice."
"On the production side of things, having more frameworks would be helpful."
"The training of the models could be faster."
"There is not enough documentation about some methods and parameters. It is sometimes difficult to find information."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The Versa AI offers attractive pricing. With this pricing structure, I can leverage various opportunities to bring value to my business. It's a positive aspect worth considering."
"The price structure is very clear"
"PyTorch is open source."
"PyTorch is an open-source solution."
"It is free."
"It is free."
"PyTorch is open-sourced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
7%
Manufacturing Company
23%
Computer Software Company
11%
Educational Organization
8%
University
8%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Vertex AI?
We extensively utilize Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform for our machine learning workflows. Specifically, we leverage the IO branch for EDA data in Suresh Live Virtual, employing Forte IT for trai...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Vertex AI?
Vertex AI offers attractive pricing. With this pricing structure, I can leverage various opportunities to bring value to my business. It's a positive aspect worth considering.
What needs improvement with Google Vertex AI?
I believe that Vertex AI is a robust platform, but its effectiveness depends significantly on the domain knowledge of the developer using it. While Vertex AI does offer support through the console ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PyTorch?
PyTorch is open-sourced. It is a versatile tool. We can get everything online. We can get paid support if we need it.
What needs improvement with PyTorch?
I've had issues with stability when I use a lot of data and try out different combinations of modeling techniques. I would also like to see some improvement in parallel processing. We can take adva...
 

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