SPM
6.8#28 in statistical analysis softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitSPM vs StatPlus
What both publish
| Fact | SPM | StatPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | No |
| Data import formats | NIfTI (.nii), Analyze (.hdr/.img), DICOM (converted to NIfTI), OPM binary/TSV/JSON, FIF and LVM | Text formats, XLS, XLSX, SPSS documents; Excel and Numbers data sources |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Purpose | SPM analyzes brain imaging data sequences, including images from different cohorts and time series from the same subject. | StatPlus provides statistical tools and graphical analysis for fields including finance, biostatistics, economics, healthcare, and clinical research. |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | No |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The SPM discussion list offers community discussion and help, but a response from an SPM author is not guaranteed because of resource limitations. | The store says paid users receive unlimited technical support during one year or more and priority support. |
SPM plans
- SPMFree
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 SPM if…
It suits researchers and analysts working with neuroimaging or electrophysiology data on Linux, macOS, or Windows desktop systems.
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.