R
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VisitR vs Stata
What both publish
| Fact | R | Stata |
|---|---|---|
| Data import formats | text files, XML, spreadsheet-like files, Excel, SPSS, SAS, Stata, databases, binary files, image files | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria | College Station, Texas, USA |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
R plans
- RFree
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 R if…
R suits people who need a free environment for statistical computing, scripting, graphics, statistical tests, or regression models. Its broad file-import support may help users working with varied data sources.
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.