RATS
6.4#59 in statistical analysis softwareFrom $300 a monthWindowsmacOSLinux
VisitRATS vs Stata
What both publish
| Fact | RATS | Stata |
|---|---|---|
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Data import formats | Excel, text, Stata, EViews, Matlab, Haver, SQL/ODBC, FRED, CRSP, FAME | 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 | Evanston, Illinois, USA | College Station, Texas, USA |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
RATS plans
- Standard Linux executable-only Zone B academic$300 a month
- Standard Linux executable-only$500 a month
- Standard UNIX/Linux with source code$600 a month
- Professional UNIX/Linux Zone B academic$450 a month
- WinRATS$500 a month
- MacRATS$500 a month
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 RATS 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.