Spiking Neural Networks Python Packages

snntorch

Deep and online learning with spiking neural networks in Python

brian2

Brian is a free, open source simulator for spiking neural networks.

spikingjelly

SpikingJelly is an open-source deep learning framework for Spiking Neural Network (SNN) based on PyTorch.

brainpylib

Brain Dynamics Programming in Python

sinabs

A deep learning library for spiking neural networks which is based on PyTorch, focuses on fast training and supports inference on neuromorphic hardware.

brainpy

Brain Dynamics Programming in Python

brainpylib-cu11x

Brain Dynamics Programming in Python

brainpylib-cu12x

Brain Dynamics Programming in Python

brian2genn

Brian 2 frontend to the GeNN simulator

scpn-quantum-control

Quantum simulation of coupled-oscillator synchronisation on IBM Heron r2 (156 qubits). Rust-accelerated (5401×). 20/20 hardware experiments. CHSH S=2.165. First heterogeneous Kuramoto-XY on quantum hardware.

ngclearn

NGC-Learn: Computational Neuroscience Simulation and NeuroAI Design in Python

brian2cuda

A brian2 extension to simulate spiking neural networks on GPUs

norse

Deep learning with spiking neural networks (SNNs) in PyTorch.

bindsnet

Simulation of spiking neural networks (SNNs) using PyTorch.

spyx

Spyx: Spiking Neural Networks in JAX

dendrify

Introducing dendrites to spiking neural networks. Designed for the Brian 2 simulator.

brain-py

BrainPy: Brain Dynamics Programming in Python

braintrace

Eligibility trace-based online learning for brain dynamics

brainscale

Enabling Scalable Online Learning for Brain Dynamics.

pymonntorch

Pytorch-adapted version of PymoNNto

snntoolbox

Spiking neural network conversion toolbox

sc-neurocore

Universal Stochastic Computing Framework for Neuromorphic Hardware — Rust SIMD engine, Python simulation, Verilog RTL, HDC/VSA, SCPN integration

synaptic-ml

The TensorFlow for neuromorphic computing. Train spiking neural networks and deploy to Intel Loihi 2 at 1000x less energy than GPU.

npbrain

Brain Dynamics Programming in Python