PAST
6.4#57 in statistical analysis softwareFree planFree planWindowsmacOS
VisitPAST vs StatPlus
What both publish
| Fact | PAST | StatPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Data import formats | Excel, NEXUS, TPS, NTSYS, FASTA, PHYLIP, Arlequin, BioGraph, RASC, CONOP, tab-separated text | Text formats, XLS, XLSX, SPSS documents; Excel and Numbers data sources |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | No |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
PAST plans
- FreeFree
StatPlus plans
- Commercial Package — single license$160 a month
- Student Package — single license$60 a month
- Academic/Non-Profit Package — single license$100 a month
- Student — Windows, single license$60, paid once
- Student — macOS, single license$89, paid once
- Academic/Non-Profit — Windows, single license$100, paid once
Pick PAST if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick StatPlus if…
It suits analysts and researchers needing established statistical procedures across desktop, web, or mobile access. Separate student and academic/non-profit licenses are available with eligibility restrictions.