GPU & Compute

BIDMat

CPU and GPU-accelerated matrix library for large-scale data analysis.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 2016 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 6, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

BIDMat is a high-performance matrix library designed to support large-scale exploratory data analysis, offering both CPU and GPU acceleration. It's particularly useful for researchers and developers working with big datasets who need fast computation capabilities.

BIDMat stands out as a high-performance matrix library that offers both CPU and GPU acceleration, making it particularly suitable for large-scale data analysis tasks.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Teams working on large-scale data analysis who require both CPU and GPU acceleration for matrix operations.

  • Projects that need high-performance computing capabilities without the overhead of cloud services.

Look elsewhere if

  • Applications requiring real-time processing where latency is critical

  • Small-scale projects where the overhead of setting up BIDMat outweighs its benefits

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited language support, primarily Scala

    BIDMat is tightly coupled with Scala and lacks native bindings for other popular languages like Python or Java.

  2. 02

    Small community and limited third-party integrations

    The project has a relatively small number of contributors and users, which limits the availability of plugins and support resources.

  3. 03

    Complex setup process for GPU acceleration

    Setting up BIDMat with GPU support requires specific configurations and dependencies that can be challenging to manage.

  4. 04

    Documentation is sparse and not beginner-friendly

    The official documentation lacks detailed examples and tutorials, making it difficult for new users to get started quickly.

What it does well

  • CPU and GPU acceleration for matrix operations

  • Supports large-scale data analysis

  • BSD-3-Clause license, making it freely usable in both academic and commercial settings

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.

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