SOFA Statistics vs Stata
| SOFA Statistics | Stata | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $13.33/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Data import formats | Excel, ODS, CSV, Google Docs spreadsheets | Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV and delimited text, SAS, SPSS, Parquet, dBase, SQL databases via JDBC/ODBC, FRED, and Haver |
| Paid from | — | $175/user/mo |
| Regression models | — | Yes |
| Scripting support | — | Yes |
| Bayesian analysis | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On The Geeks Club, Stata scores higher on our published basis.