Aim

Open-source experiment tracker for machine learning runs and prompts

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What is Aim?

Aim is an open-source experiment tracker for machine learning work. You add a few lines to a training script and it logs parameters, metrics, images, audio and system resources for every run, then presents them in a local web UI where runs can be compared side by side and filtered by any logged value. It stores metrics efficiently enough that long training runs with millions of steps remain responsive. The same engine is used to track and compare prompts and responses for language model work. It runs locally or self-hosted with no account required, which matters to teams that cannot send training data to a third party.

Last updated: 2026-09-20. This site only provides an index; for exact features, pricing, and licensing, see the official website.

Key features

  • Automatic logging of parameters, metrics, images, audio and text
  • Side-by-side run comparison with filtering and grouping
  • Handles very long metric sequences without slowing the interface
  • Prompt and response tracking for language model experiments
  • Local-first storage with optional self-hosted remote tracking server
  • Python API that integrates with common training frameworks

Pros & cons

Strengths

  • Runs locally with no account, keeping experiment data in-house
  • Fast UI even on runs with millions of logged steps
  • Usable for both classic training runs and prompt experiments

Watch out for

  • Fewer collaboration and team-management features than paid rivals
  • No built-in hyperparameter search or pipeline orchestration
  • Reports and sharing still need a self-hosted server to be useful

Best for & use cases

ml experiment tracking, training run comparison, prompt evaluation and model debugging

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FAQ

Is Aim a hosted service or something I run?

It is primarily a Python package that logs to local storage and serves a UI on your machine, with an optional self-hosted tracking server for teams. Hosted options exist, but the open-source path keeps everything on your own infrastructure.

How does it compare with Weights and Biases?

Both track experiments. Aim is open source and local-first, which suits privacy-sensitive or air-gapped setups. Hosted alternatives tend to offer more team features, reports and managed convenience for a subscription.

Does it train models?

No. It records what happened during training so you can compare runs and find what worked. Training itself stays in your own code, and Aim only observes and stores what you log.