Minitab Statistical Software
6.4#56 in statistical analysis softwareFrom $2,394 a yearWeb
VisitMinitab Statistical Software vs Stata
What both publish
| Fact | Minitab Statistical Software | Stata |
|---|---|---|
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Data import formats | MPX, MPJ, MWX, MTW, XLS, XLSX, XML, CSV, TXT, DAT, ODBC, OneDrive, Google Drive | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver |
| Deployment | both | desktop |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | State College, Pennsylvania, United States | College Station, Texas, USA |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
Minitab Statistical Software plans
- Minitab Solution Center Core$2,394 a year
- Minitab Solution Center Analytics$2,593.50 a year
- Minitab Solution Center Copilot$2,793 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 Minitab Statistical Software if…
Minitab suits users needing statistical tests, regression, scripting, Bayesian analysis, and broad data-import options. Its plans are aimed at single named users who need bundled online and desktop access.
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.