Mplus
6.5#52 in statistical analysis softwareFrom $195 a monthWindowsmacOSLinux
VisitMplus vs Stata
What both publish
| Fact | Mplus | Stata |
|---|---|---|
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Data import formats | External ASCII files; fixed or free format; comma-, space-, or tab-delimited | 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 | Los Angeles, California, United States | College Station, Texas, USA |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
Mplus plans
- University Base Program$595, paid once
- University Base Program and Mixture Add-On$745, paid once
- University Base Program and Multilevel Add-On$745, paid once
- University Base Program and Combination Add-On$895, paid once
- Commercial/Non-Profit/Government Base Program$695, paid once
- Commercial/Non-Profit/Government Base Program and Mixture Ad$895, paid once
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 Mplus if…
Mplus suits researchers, students, universities, and organizations needing statistical modeling on Windows, macOS, or Linux. It is also aimed at users who need scripting, Bayesian analysis, or mixture and multilevel add-ons.
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.