MedCalc
6.5#51 in statistical analysis softwareFrom $179 a yearWindowsmacOSLinux
VisitMedCalc vs Stata
What both publish
| Fact | MedCalc | Stata |
|---|---|---|
| Data import formats | Excel, Excel 2007, Excel XLS/XLSX/XLSM, OpenDocument ODS, SPSS SAV, DBase DBF, Lotus WK1, SYLK SLK, DIF DIF, CSV, TXT, PRN, and MedCalc MC1 | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Ostend, Belgium | College Station, Texas, USA |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
MedCalc plans
- Single-user perpetual license$549, paid once
- Single-user subscription$179 a year
- Network license$348 a year
- Site license$2,199 a year
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 MedCalc if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.