modelStudio
modelStudio: An open-source R package for sharing interactive, instance-level model explanations as HTML. Ranked #19 of 29 in AI Model Explainability Software by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for R and Python users sharing interactive explanations.
At a glance
- Editor score6.4 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forR and Python users sharing interactive explanations
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Feature attributionYes
- Founded2019
- Facts checked28 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines Break Down and Shapley explanations with what-if profiles
- Supports many R and Python model frameworks
- Saves customizable dashboards as shareable HTML
Where it doesn't
- Requires self-hosting rather than providing hosted SaaS
- Does not include fairness analysis or counterfactuals
- Documentation is the listed support channel
Our verdict on modelStudio
modelStudio turns model explainers into interactive HTML dashboards for examining predictive models. It is an open-source R package aimed at R and Python users who want to explore instance-level explanations and share them in a browser-viewable format. Its dashboards combine model analysis with exploratory data analysis, and can also be rendered in Shiny applications. This makes it relevant to teams that want explanation views they can circulate without relying on a hosted dashboard service.
The explanation range is a central strength: users can inspect Break Down and Shapley explanations for individual observations, Ceteris Paribus what-if profiles, feature importance, and partial or accumulated dependence profiles. Dashboards support customization and observation updates, so the output can be shaped around particular observations and analysis needs. Documented integrations cover DALEX and DALEXtra alongside R and Python frameworks including scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, mlr/mlr3, caret, h2o, parsnip, tidymodels, and Keras/TensorFlow. That breadth makes modelStudio a fit for mixed modeling workflows, provided the model can be represented through supported explainers.
The deployment model is self-hosted: modelStudio generates HTML to save and share rather than providing a managed SaaS workspace. Its scope is explanatory and exploratory analysis, not a full governance suite; it does not offer fairness analysis or counterfactual support. Documentation is the listed support channel. Choose modelStudio when interactive, shareable explanations and broad framework coverage matter more than hosted operations or governance features. Teams that need fairness analysis, counterfactuals, or a managed service should look for an alternative that explicitly covers those needs.
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modelStudio pricing
modelStudio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Feature attribution | Yes |
| Counterfactual explanations | No |
| Fairness analysis | No |
| Audit reports | No |
| Deployment options | Self_hosted |
| Supported model types | mlr/mlr3, xgboost, caret, h2o, parsnip, tidymodels, scikit-learn, lightgbm, keras/tensorflow |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: DALEX, DALEXtra, R, Python, scikit-learn, XGBoost … |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | modelstudio.drwhy.ai |
| Facts checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
modelStudio integrations
modelStudio lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- DALEX
- DALEXtra
- R
- Python
- scikit-learn
- XGBoost
- LightGBM
- mlr/mlr3
- caret
- h2o
- parsnip
- tidymodels
- Keras/TensorFlow
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