Stata
by StataStata is designed for researchers in fields including economics, public health, education, finance, and social sciences.
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Best Statistical Analysis Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Stata leads this list of 106 (record score 8.4, free plan). IBM SPSS Statistics is next (record score 7.9), and jamovi is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 7.9).
Statistical analysis software helps you run tests, build regression models, work with Bayesian analysis and bring data into a usable form. This list helps buyers compare tools for those tasks, plus scripting support and deployment choices.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Stata | Stata is designed for researchers in fields including economics, public health, education, finance, and social sciences. | 8.4 | $175 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 IBM SPSS Statistics | IBM SPSS Statistics is paid software for API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, and Windows use. | 7.9 | — | Free trial | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 jamovi | jamovi provides statistical tests and regression on web, Windows, macOS, and Linux. | 7.9 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 EViews | EViews is desktop software for statistical tests on macOS and Windows. | 7.9 | $59.95 a month | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 05 StatPlus | StatPlus provides statistical tests and regression models on iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. | 7.5 | Free plan | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows, Mac | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 06 JASP | JASP is free desktop software for statistical tests on Linux, macOS, and Windows. | 7.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 07 GraphPad Prism | GraphPad Prism runs on macOS and Windows for statistical analysis and graphing. | 7.3 | $142 a year | Free trial | Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 BlueSky Statistics | BlueSky Statistics runs statistical tests on macOS and Windows with hybrid deployment. | 7.1 | $495 a year | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 09 R | R suits people who need a free environment for statistical computing, graphics, tests, regression modeling, or scripting. | 7.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 10 LatentGOLD | It is designed for researchers, universities, market researchers, consultants, and data analysts working with latent-variable or choice models. | 7.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
Use the published fields to compare free plans, paid starting prices, deployment, statistical methods, scripting and data import formats. The order can change as the list is updated, and no ranking basis is published.
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IBM SPSS Statistics
IBM SPSS Statistics is paid software for API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, and Windows use.
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record7.9 Visit
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jamovi
jamovi provides statistical tests and regression on web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
WebWindowsMac+1 Record7.9 Visit
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EViews
EViews is desktop software for statistical tests on macOS and Windows.
WindowsMac Record7.9 Visit
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StatPlus
StatPlus provides statistical tests and regression models on iOS, macOS, web, and Windows.
iPhone & iPadWebWindows+1 Record7.5 Visit
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JASP
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record7.3 Visit JASP is free desktop software for statistical tests on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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GraphPad Prism
WindowsMac $142 a year Record7.3 Visit GraphPad Prism runs on macOS and Windows for statistical analysis and graphing.
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BlueSky Statistics
WindowsMac $495 a year Record7.1 Visit BlueSky Statistics runs statistical tests on macOS and Windows with hybrid deployment.
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R
WindowsMac Free plan Record7.0 Visit R suits people who need a free environment for statistical computing, graphics, tests, regression modeling, or scripting.
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LatentGOLD
Windows Free plan Record7.0 Visit It is designed for researchers, universities, market researchers, consultants, and data analysts working with latent-variable or choice models.
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SAS/STAT
WebWindowsMac+2 — Record6.9 Visit SAS/STAT suits analysts working on statistical tasks from specialized projects to organization-wide analytics.
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GNU PSPP
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record6.9 Visit GNU PSPP is free desktop software for statistical tests, regression models, and scripting.
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gretl
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record6.9 Visit gretl suits people doing econometric analysis who want a free desktop tool with scripting, model estimation, and time-series methods.
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NCSS
Windows $349 a year Record6.8 Visit NCSS runs on Windows desktops as statistical analysis software.
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Statistica
WebWindowsSelf-hosted — Record6.4 Visit Statistica runs on web, Windows, or self-hosted deployments with tests, regression, and scripting.
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StatsDirect
WindowsMac Free plan Record6.4 Visit StatsDirect suits researchers, educators and students who need statistical methods and guided reporting, especially in biomedical or public health work.
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SAS Visual Statistics
WebSelf-hosted — Record6.2 Visit It suits teams building statistical models collaboratively, including users who work in Python, R, or SAS.
Before you choose
Start with the access model
Check whether a tool has a free plan, a free trial or a paid plan. These options answer different questions: a free plan can support ongoing use, while a trial gives limited-time access.
StatPlus is listed from $160 with a 30-day trial. Confirm the current paid starting price and trial terms before you commit.
Match the deployment
The list covers Windows, Linux, macOS, web, self-hosted and API deployment. Pick the model that fits where your data and scripts can run.
Desktop software may suit a local workflow. Web, self-hosted and API options can fit browser, server or programmatic work.
Check the methods you need
Compare the statistical tests, regression models and Bayesian analysis fields against your planned work. A tool can fit one method better than another, so check the specific methods before choosing.
Review scripting support
If you need repeatable analysis, compare scripting support with the languages and workflow you already use. Check licence details too if access to source code matters; the list does not identify an open-source option.
Confirm data import
Data import formats can determine how much preparation you need before analysis. Match the listed formats with the files, databases or services in your workflow.
Questions
What does statistical analysis software do?
It supports statistical tests, regression models, Bayesian analysis, data import and related analysis work. The list also compares scripting and deployment fields.
How should I compare free plans and trials?
Treat them as separate fields. A free plan can provide ongoing access, while a free trial is time-limited. Check the maker's current terms.
Which deployment options are covered?
The list covers Windows, Linux, macOS, web, self-hosted and API deployment. Availability differs by tool, so check the deployment field.
Does the list include open-source software?
The published list does not identify an open-source option. Review licence details on the maker's page if source access is important.
Can I use these tools with scripts?
Scripting support is one of the comparison fields. Check the entry for the level of support and whether it fits your workflow.
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