PAST vs PyMS
| PAST | PyMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | — |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Regression models | Yes | No |
| Scripting support | Yes | No |
| Data import formats | Excel, NEXUS, TPS, NTSYS, FASTA, PHYLIP, Arlequin, BioGraph, RASC, CONOP, tab-separated text | CSV |
| Bayesian analysis | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On The Geeks Club, PAST scores higher on our published basis.