SOFA Statistics
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VisitSOFA Statistics vs Stata
What both publish
| Fact | SOFA Statistics | Stata |
|---|---|---|
| Data import formats | Excel, ODS, CSV, Google Docs spreadsheets | 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 |
| Reporting | It can export Python scripts to automate routine reporting, and its tabular output is HTML that can be shared on websites or intranets. | Stata supports reproducible reports, customizable tables, graphical tables, and output to Word, Excel, PDF, HTML, and Markdown. |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
SOFA Statistics plans
- SOFA StatisticsFree
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 SOFA Statistics if…
SOFA Statistics suits researchers, students, data analysts, and anyone seeking to understand data. It is useful for users needing common statistical tests and desktop reporting.
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.