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Open source IBM SPSS Statistics alternatives: 1 app ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

1 of the 1 IBM SPSS Statistics alternatives we track are open source. GNU PSPP ranks highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

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#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1GNU PSPP logoGNU PSPPOpen source—YesLinux, Windows, macOS4 of 461.8
  1. GNU PSPP logo

    1. GNU PSPPTop pick

    Best for: Former SPSS users who need free software that opens their syntax and .sav files

    Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from IBM SPSS Statistics

    Free GNU clone that reads SPSS .sav files and runs much of the same syntax.

    Pros

    • Compatible with SPSS syntax and data files
    • No licence fees, expiry or case limits
    • Both GUI and syntax command modes

    Cons

    • Dated interface
    • Fewer advanced procedures and charts than SPSS
    • Linux is the main platform; other builds get less attention
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    How this score is calculated
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    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
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    Is GNU PSPP a good IBM SPSS Statistics alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Purpose
    Free replacement for SPSS
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gnu.org(opens source in a new tab)
    SPSS compatibility
    Syntax and data files
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gnu.org(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPLv3 or later
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gnu.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Limits
    No case or variable limits
    Checked Nov 8, 2026gnu.org(opens source in a new tab)