Best Statistical Analysis Software in 2026
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In short: XLSTAT is ranked #1 of 106 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of StatCrunch and jamovi. The best-ranked option with a free plan is jamovi. The lowest first paid tier on this page is GraphPad Prism at $11.83/mo.
Choosing statistical analysis software depends on your methods, data, and preferred workflow. Compare XLSTAT, Stata, and R on regression models, Bayesian analysis, and statistical tests, along with supported data import formats. Scripting support may matter for code-based or repeatable analyses, while deployment options help clarify how each tool can be used. Free-plan availability and starting paid prices add cost context. The entries are ranked across analytical capabilities and practical details, giving you several factors to weigh as you consider which software fits the statistical work you need to do.
106 statistical analysis software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 XLSTAT iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.5 Deployment: bothStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 2 StatCrunch iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Deployment: cloudStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 3 jamovi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Deployment: bothStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 4 JASP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 5 EViews No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$59.95/mo Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 6 Stata No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7$13.33/mo Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 7 gretl No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 8 LatentGOLD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.6Free Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 9 R No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 10 PAST No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 11 SAS/STAT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Deployment: bothStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 12 GraphPad Prism No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$11.83/mo Deployment: bothStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 13 BlueSky Statistics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2$41.25/mo Deployment: bothStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 14 IBM SPSS Statistics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$79/mo Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 15 SAS Visual Statistics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Deployment: cloudStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 16 JMP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 17 Minitab Statistical Software No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$199.50/mo Deployment: bothStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 18 Statgraphics Centurion No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 19 GNU PSPP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 20 SAS Advanced Analytics No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 21 Statistica No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Deployment: bothStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 22 Mplus No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$195/mo Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 23 MedCalc No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$14.92/mo Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 24 RATS No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7$300/mo Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
- 25 StatsDirect No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Deployment: desktopStatistical tests: YesRegression models: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which statistical analysis software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
XLSTAT is ranked #1 of 106 with a score of 8.5. StatCrunch is second and jamovi third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, GraphPad Prism has the lowest first paid tier we found: $11.83/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.