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JupyterLab Desktop vs Deepnote: catalog facts
JupyterLab DesktopDeepnote
Free

Free and open source, maintained by the JupyterLab project.

Freemium

Self-serve signup is available, with demos offered for larger teams.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line Web
  • Runs JupyterLab in its own window without a manual server setup
  • Can install a Python environment for notebooks
  • Real-time collaboration on Python and SQL notebooks
  • Built-in AI for queries and analysis
  • Electron-based, so heavier than using JupyterLab in an existing browser
  • Bundled environments add significant disk use
  • Runs as a hosted service, not locally
  • Many features are aimed at teams rather than individuals
Downloadable app Web application, Hosted service
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Account needed
Works offline Needs internet

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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