PAST

PAST is desktop software for analyzing data, with spreadsheet-style data entry, statistical tools, and graphical analysis. Its listed Free plan costs nothing. The software includes univariate and multivariate statistics, statistical tests, regression models, and scripting support. It runs on Windows and macOS. Data import options include Excel, NEXUS, TPS, NTSYS, FASTA, PHYLIP, Arlequin, BioGraph, RASC, CONOP, and tab-separated text. Those formats give users several ways to bring datasets into the application for analysis. PAST was founded in 1999, and its maker is based in Oslo, Norway. The listed deployment is desktop; no web deployment is specified. The combination of statistical methods, scripting, graphical analysis, and varied import formats makes PAST a desktop option for working with datasets from different sources.

PAST combines spreadsheet-style data entry with statistical and graphical analysis at no listed charge. Its desktop availability and supported import formats are key considerations.

PAST suits people who need desktop statistical analysis on Windows or macOS, including users importing data in its listed formats.