IBM SPSS Statistics
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SOFA Statistics
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| Fact | IBM SPSS Statistics | SOFA Statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| License | SPSS Statistics is distributed under IBM license agreements such as the IBM Customer Agreement or International Program License Agreement rather than an open-source license. | The software is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3 or later. |
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—
SOFA Statistics plans
- SOFA StatisticsFree
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.
Pick SOFA Statistics if…
SOFA Statistics suits researchers, students, data analysts, and anyone seeking to understand data. It is useful for users needing common statistical tests and desktop reporting.