gretl
7.0#17 in statistical analysis softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
Visitgretl vs StatPlus
What both publish
| Fact | gretl | StatPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | No |
| Data import formats | XML, CSV, Excel, Gnumeric, OpenDocument, Stata, SPSS, EViews, JMulTi, RATS 4 and PC-Give | Text formats, XLS, XLSX, SPSS documents; Excel and Numbers data sources |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | gretl is a cross-platform software package for econometric analysis, written in C. | StatPlus provides statistical tools and graphical analysis for fields including finance, biostatistics, economics, healthcare, and clinical research. |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | No |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Users can seek help through the gretl-users mailing list and submit bug reports and feature requests through the SourceForge Tracker system. | The store says paid users receive unlimited technical support during one year or more and priority support. |
gretl plans
- gretlFree
StatPlus plans
- Commercial Package — single license$160 a month
- Student Package — single license$60 a month
- Academic/Non-Profit Package — single license$100 a month
- Student — Windows, single license$60, paid once
- Student — macOS, single license$89, paid once
- Academic/Non-Profit — Windows, single license$100, paid once
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 StatPlus if…
It suits analysts and researchers needing established statistical procedures across desktop, web, or mobile access. Separate student and academic/non-profit licenses are available with eligibility restrictions.