Stata
7.8#2 in statistical analysis softwareFrom $175 a yearLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitStata vs Statgraphics Centurion
Statgraphics Centurion
6.6#42 in statistical analysis softwareWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Stata | Statgraphics Centurion |
|---|---|---|
| Data import formats | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver | Minitab project files, SAS transport files, SPSS portable files |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | College Station, Texas, USA | The Plains, Virginia, United States |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Technical support | StataCorp provides technical support from staff of expert Stata programmers and statisticians. | The vendor says support specialists are available by email or phone, and the site has instructional videos, how-to guides, and recorded webinars. |
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
Statgraphics Centurion plans
- Academic Annual — Monolingual—
- Academic Annual — Bilingual—
- Academic Annual — Multilingual—
- Research Annual — Monolingual—
- Corporate Annual — 1 copy, Monolingual—
- Corporate Annual — 1 copy, Bilingual—
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.
Pick Statgraphics Centurion if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.