Stata
7.8#2 in statistical analysis softwareFrom $175 a yearLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitStata vs XLfit
What both publish
| Fact | Stata | XLfit |
|---|---|---|
| Data import formats | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver | Microsoft Excel spreadsheets |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | Stata supports Python, PyStata, Jupyter Notebook, Java, Java plugins, H2O, C/C++ plugins, JDBC, ODBC, SQL, and OLE Automation. | XLfit works within Microsoft Excel and exports editable chart objects to other Microsoft Office applications. |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| 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
XLfit plans
- E-learning$75, paid once
- XLfit 5 Academic License$350, paid once
- XLfit 5 Commercial License$900, 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 XLfit if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.