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JAX vs TensorFlow
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| Fact | JAX | TensorFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 36k | 201k |
| Latest | jax-v0.11.2 | v2.21.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-10 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 69+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 120+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
JAX replaces TensorFlow. Alternatives to TensorFlow →
PartialFunction transformations over NumPy-style arrays instead of a graph-and-layers API.
JAX
- jax-v0.11.22026-09-17JAX v0.11.2
- jax-v0.11.12026-08-17JAX v0.11.1
- jax-v0.11.02026-07-16JAX v0.11.0
- jax-v0.10.22026-06-17JAX v0.10.2
- jax-v0.10.12026-05-20JAX v0.10.1
TensorFlow
- v2.22.0-rc02026-09-24TensorFlow 2.22.0-rc0pre-release
- v2.21.02026-03-06TensorFlow 2.21.0
- v2.21.0-rc12026-03-02TensorFlow 2.21.0-rc1pre-release
- v2.21.0-rc02026-02-09TensorFlow 2.21.0-rc0pre-release
- v2.19.12025-08-13TensorFlow 2.19.1
JAX
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TensorFlow
✓ signed The latest release, v2.21.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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