NCSS
7.0#17 in statistical analysis softwareFrom $29.08 a monthWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | NCSS | Stata |
|---|---|---|
| Data import formats | NCSS, Access, dBase, Epi Info, Excel, Gauss, JMP, Matlab, Minitab, R, SAS, S-PLUS, SPSS, Stata, Statistica, Systat, TXT, CSV | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver |
| Data management | Users can import, copy and paste, or enter data directly, and the software provides filtering and transformation features. | Its data-management features include frames, import and export, JDBC, ODBC, SQL, Unicode, match-merge, append, sorting, labeling, and saved results. |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
NCSS plans
- 1-Year Single-User NCSS Subscription License$349 a year
- 2-Year Single-User NCSS Subscription License$649 a year
- 3-Year Single-User NCSS Subscription License$949 a year
- Single-User Non-Expiring NCSS 2026 License$1,195 a month
- NCSS 1-Year Single-User Subscription License$349 a year
- NCSS 2-Year Single-User Subscription License$649 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 NCSS 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.