gretl
7.0#17 in statistical analysis softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitgretl vs IBM SPSS Statistics
IBM SPSS Statistics
8.0#1 in statistical analysis softwareAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | gretl | IBM SPSS Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | gretl is a cross-platform software package for econometric analysis, written in C. | IBM describes SPSS Statistics as a statistical analysis platform for extracting insights from data using statistical testing, predictive modeling, regression, forecasting, data preparation and automated analysis. |
gretl plans
- gretlFree
IBM SPSS Statistics plans
- Base subscription$99 a month
- Custom Tables and Advanced Statistics$79 a month
- Forecasting and Decision Trees$79 a month
- Complex Sampling and Testing$79 a month
- Base EditionPriced on request
- Base Edition—
Pick gretl if…
gretl suits students, researchers and analysts seeking a free desktop environment for econometric modeling and time-series work. It may be a less suitable choice for users who need the broader statistical-method coverage attributed to GNU R.
Pick IBM SPSS Statistics if…
It suits students, faculty, academic institutions, and organizations that need statistical analysis, modeling, or forecasting. Its desktop platform support and licensing restrictions are worth checking before choosing a plan.