BCEA vs PAST
| BCEA | PAST | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | No | Yes |
| Regression models | No | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | — |
| Data import formats | R data objects and simulation outputs from Bayesian models (including JAGS/BUGS/Stan workflows) | Excel, NEXUS, TPS, NTSYS, FASTA, PHYLIP, Arlequin, BioGraph, RASC, CONOP, tab-separated text |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On The Geeks Club, PAST scores higher on our published basis.