What it is
Google Colab offers hosted notebooks for Python workflows, research experiments, and machine learning demos. Free resources are convenient but not guaranteed for long-running production work.
Free tier summary
Free notebook access exists, but runtime type, accelerator availability, session length, and usage limits vary. Check official Colab pages.
Best for
- Notebook experiments
- Teaching examples
- Short ML prototypes
Limitations
- Runtime limits vary
- Not for reliable hosting
- Accelerators are not guaranteed
License / commercial use notes
Use is governed by Google terms and Colab-specific policies.