Quick comparison
| # | App | Pricing | Verified price | Open source | Platforms | Verified facts | Score |
|---|
| 1 |  GNU PSPP | Open source | — | Yes | Linux, Windows, macOS | 4 of 4 | 57.5 |
| 2 |  RStudio | Open source | — | Yes | Windows, macOS, Linux +2 | 2 of 3 | 50.9 |
1Best for: Former SPSS users who need free software that opens their syntax and .sav files
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS
Why switch from Stata
Free GNU program for regression, ANOVA and crosstabs with syntax files, for users who want no licence costs.
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
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
2Best for: R users, from students to statisticians, who want the standard R environment
Open sourceSelf-hostableWindows, macOS, Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Why switch from Stata
Free R environment with packages for nearly any statistical method Stata covers.
Pros
- Free and open source desktop app
- Purpose-built panes and tools for R
- Quarto and R Markdown publishing built in
Cons
- Python support is secondary
- Enterprise server features require paid Posit products
- Fewer extensions than general-purpose editors
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.352
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1577
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula