YKYH Picks
☰ Menu
Home›AI & Machine Learning›pytorch
CLI Open source 1,505 installs/mo

pytorch for Mac

Tensors and dynamic neural networks

Quick answer: pytorch is a AI tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pytorch. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 1,505 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pytorch is

pytorch is a AI tool for macOS: tensors and dynamic neural networks.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install pytorch

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install pytorch.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

Similar apps in AI & Machine Learning

Closest apps in the same category, ordered by description similarity and install base. These are related tools, not confirmed substitutes; the comparison pages cover hand-picked head-to-head matchups.

katagoNeural Network Go engine with no human-provided knowledgeCLIOpen source144/moNetronVisualiser for neural network, deep learning, and machine learning modelsAppOpen source121/molc0Open source neural network based chess engineCLIOpen source50/moncnnHigh-performance neural network inference frameworkCLIOpen source46/monestNeural Simulation Tool (NEST) with Python3 bindings (PyNEST)CLIOpen source24/moVibe NotchDynamic Island-style notifications for Claude Code CLI sessionsAppOpen source21/mo

Frequently asked questions

How do I install pytorch on Mac?

Run brew install pytorch in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is pytorch open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does pytorch run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is pytorch?

It was installed 1,505 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #798 in this catalogue.

What version of pytorch is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.14.1.