Stata
7.8#1 in statistical analysis softwareFrom $13.33 a monthLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitStata vs StatPlus
What both publish
| Fact | Stata | StatPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | No |
| Data import formats | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver | Text formats, XLS, XLSX, SPSS documents; Excel and Numbers data sources |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | No |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
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
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 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 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.