gretl
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Visitgretl vs Stata
What both publish
| Fact | gretl | Stata |
|---|---|---|
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Data import formats | XML, CSV, Excel, Gnumeric, OpenDocument, Stata, SPSS, EViews, JMulTi, RATS 4 and PC-Give | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The site lists data and results exchange with GNU R, GNU Octave, Python, Julia, Ox and Stata, plus parallelization via MPI. | Stata supports Python, PyStata, Jupyter Notebook, Java, Java plugins, H2O, C/C++ plugins, JDBC, ODBC, SQL, and OLE Automation. |
| Machine learning | The site states that gretl supports machine learning via LIBSVM and mixed time-series frequencies via MIDAS. | Stata 19 includes machine learning via H2O, CATE, and HDFE. |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
gretl plans
- gretlFree
Stata plans
- Stata/BE Prof+$175 a year
- Stata/SE Prof+$275 a year
- Stata/MP 2-core Prof+$395 a year
- Stata/MP 4-core Prof+$560 a year
- Stata/MP 6-core Prof+$675 a year
- Stata/MP 8-core Prof+$790 a year
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 Stata if…
Stata suits researchers and analysts who need statistical methods, data management, visualization, and reporting in a desktop application. Its listed Prof+ pricing is specifically for eligible university faculty and staff.