StatPlus

StatPlus provides statistical tools and graphical analysis for fields including finance, biostatistics, economics, healthcare, and clinical research. Its methods include descriptive statistics, ANOVA, multivariate and nonparametric analysis, regression, time series, and survival analysis. Statistical tests and regression models are supported, while scripting and Bayesian analysis are not. The Windows standalone version reads text, Excel XLS and XLSX, and SPSS documents, and includes the StatFi Excel add-in. On Mac, StatPlus works with Microsoft Excel for Mac and Apple Numbers; version 7 also has a standalone spreadsheet that can run without either installed. That spreadsheet supports Excel, OpenOffice and LibreOffice Calc ODS, and text documents. The Mac app works offline, except that optional automatic updates need internet access. The maker describes the license as permanent, with free major upgrades during the maintenance period, and offers a free trial without stating its duration on the product page. StatPlus:mac LE is described as a free edition of StatPlus:mac Professional. Commercial single licenses are listed at $160.00 per once for Windows and $195.00 per once for macOS; eligibility-based student and academic/non-profit options are also listed.

StatPlus covers a broad set of statistical methods and supports common spreadsheet and data formats.

StatPlus suits people handling statistical analysis in research, healthcare, finance, economics, and related fields. It offers Windows and Mac workflows, including spreadsheet integrations and a Mac standalone spreadsheet.

StatPlus is a statistical analysis package built around spreadsheet workflows, with methods ranging from descriptive statistics to survival analysis. It suits analysts, researchers, students, and organizations working in finance, healthcare, economics, biostatistics, or clinical research who need broad coverage across Windows and Mac data sources.

Its strongest case is the combination of extensive analysis methods, Excel and Numbers integration, and a standalone spreadsheet. It is a weaker fit for users who require scripting or Bayesian methods, or who want a wholly free professional package.

Overview

StatPlus combines statistical tests, regression models, graphical analysis, and spreadsheet-oriented data handling. The method set includes descriptive statistics, ANOVA, multivariate and nonparametric analysis, regression, time series, and survival analysis. That breadth makes it suitable for both routine summaries and more specialized research workflows.

The Windows standalone application reads text files, Excel XLS/XLSX workbooks, and SPSS documents, and includes the StatFi Excel add-in. StatPlus:mac works with Microsoft Excel for Mac and Apple Numbers; version 7 also supplies a standalone spreadsheet that does not require either application. On Mac, the app works offline, with internet access needed only for optional automatic updates.

Key features

Broad statistical coverage

Statistical tests and regression models cover common inferential and predictive work, while ANOVA, multivariate, nonparametric, time-series, and survival tools extend it into research and clinical settings. The range is useful when one package must serve several disciplines. There is no scripting support and no Bayesian analysis, so code-driven or Bayesian-heavy projects should look elsewhere.

Spreadsheet and file compatibility

Windows users can combine the standalone product with the StatFi Excel add-in and import text, XLS, XLSX, and SPSS files. The Mac standalone spreadsheet adds ODS support for OpenOffice and LibreOffice Calc, alongside Excel and text documents. Excel and Numbers integrations reduce format changes for spreadsheet-centered teams.

Cross-device access

The product spans iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with both local and online deployment. Upgrading to version 8 provides iOS and online access; the iPad app is described separately as beta, so mobile users should treat that route as less mature than the desktop options.

Pricing

StatPlus is paid software with pricing from $160 and a 30-day trial. A free edition, StatPlus:mac LE, is also offered as a version of StatPlus:mac Professional. The maker describes the main license as permanent, with free major upgrades during the maintenance period; paid users receive unlimited technical support for one year or more and priority support.

• Commercial Package — single license: $160 a month as billed, with a permanent license and no annual fee.
• Student Package — single license: $60 a month as billed, fully functional, with eligibility restrictions and a permanent license with no annual fee.
• Academic/Non-Profit Package — single license: $100 a month as billed, with eligibility restrictions and a permanent license with no annual fee.
• Student — Windows, single license: $60, paid once; fully functional and restricted to eligible students.
• Student — macOS, single license: $89, paid once; fully functional and restricted to eligible students.
• Academic/Non-Profit — Windows, single license: $100, paid once for eligible academic, research, government laboratory, and non-profit users.
• Academic/Non-Profit — macOS, single license: $119, paid once for the same eligible groups.
• Commercial — Windows, single license: $160, paid once; permanent with no annual fee.
• Commercial — macOS, single license: $195, paid once.

The 30-day trial is the clearest way to assess fit before purchase. The cheaper student and academic options preserve full functionality but require eligibility; Windows costs less than macOS on the one-time licenses.

Platforms

StatPlus supports iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with both desktop and online deployment. Windows requires Windows 2000 or newer, with Windows 8 or newer recommended; the StatFi add-in requires Excel 2007 or newer. Mac users can run the application without Excel or Numbers through the standalone spreadsheet in version 7.

Who it's for

Choose StatPlus for academic and non-profit research, clinical and healthcare analysis, finance and economics work, or business teams already organized around Excel and Numbers. Its permanent-license options suit buyers avoiding recurring annual fees, while the free LE edition and trial help students and light Mac users evaluate the workflow.

Look elsewhere if your work depends on programmable analysis, Bayesian models, or a completely free full-featured desktop environment. The beta status of the iPad app also makes desktop use the safer primary workflow for serious projects.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Extensive methods, including survival, time-series, multivariate, and nonparametric analysis, support varied research needs.
• Pro: Excel, Numbers, SPSS, ODS, and text compatibility limits conversion work across common data sources.
• Pro: Permanent licensing and included major upgrades during maintenance avoid a mandatory annual renewal.
• Con: No scripting support limits automation and reproducible code-based workflows.
• Con: No Bayesian analysis rules it out for Bayesian-focused studies.
• Con: Student and academic prices require eligibility, while macOS one-time licenses cost more than Windows equivalents.

Alternatives

For a wider comparison, see Statistical Analysis Software.

• XLSTAT is the better choice when a freemium model and specialized options such as sensory, consumer, and market research tools matter.
• StatCrunch suits users seeking a paid statistical product with Android, iOS, and web access.
• jamovi is preferable for free, browser-based point-and-click analysis powered by R, with its full module library.
• SAS Visual Analytics fits organizations seeking a paid, trial-available platform across web, mobile, Windows, and self-hosted deployment.
• JASP is the strongest budget alternative: entirely free on supported 64-bit Linux, macOS, and Windows systems.
• EViews is an alternative for users evaluating a freemium econometrics package.
• pyabc is a free option for users who need API, web, self-hosted, or cross-platform access.
• Stata is worth considering for users who prefer a paid, trial-available statistical environment with Linux, macOS, and Windows support.

Verdict

StatPlus is a strong choice for spreadsheet-centered analysts and researchers who need broad statistical coverage, multiple import formats, and a permanent desktop license. Choose it primarily for its method range and Excel/Numbers workflow; choose another package if scripting, Bayesian analysis, or an entirely free full-featured tool is more important.