GNU PSPP

Free GNU program for statistical analysis, built as a replacement for SPSS.

Open sourceScientific and statistical computing software

Updated Nov 1, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Linux, Windows, macOS

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Is GNU PSPP free?

Yes, free and open source

License:: GPLv3 or later

Checked on GNU PSPP's site Nov 8, 2026

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JMP
Starting price: $1,390 per user/year
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GraphPad Prism
Starting price: $50/month (Standard, monthly subscription)

Verified facts: 4 of 4
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About GNU PSPP

GNU PSPP is a free statistics program designed as a drop-in replacement for IBM SPSS. It reads and writes SPSS data files and understands SPSS syntax, so existing scripts and datasets often carry over, and you can work either in a graphical interface with a data grid and menus or with traditional syntax commands. It covers the analyses most coursework and survey work needs: descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, linear and logistic regression, measures of association, cluster, reliability and factor analysis, and non-parametric tests. Output can be saved as text, PDF, HTML or OpenDocument. Unlike SPSS there are no licence fees, no expiry and no artificial limits on cases or variables. It is GNU software under the GPLv3, developed by volunteers, and runs mainly on GNU/Linux, with builds for other systems. Its interface looks dated, and it offers fewer advanced procedures and charts than SPSS, jamovi or JASP.

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

What works

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

Why people leave

Dated interface
Fewer advanced procedures and charts than SPSS
Linux is the main platform; other builds get less attention

GNU PSPP vs JMP, Minitab Statistical Software and GraphPad Prism

From each app's listing and the prices verified on its own site. A dash means we haven't verified it yet.

Attribute	GNU PSPP	JMP	Minitab Statistical Software	GraphPad Prism
Pricing	Open source	Paid	Paid	Paid
Verified price	—	$1,390 per user/year	—	$50/month (Standard, monthly subscription)
Free plan	Free app	No	No	No
Open source	Yes	No	No	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No	No
Platforms	Linux, Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS	Windows, Web	Windows, macOS

Top GNU PSPP alternatives

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JMP
Paid point-and-click statistics with interactive graphs that update as you explore the data.
68.8
2Mi
Minitab Statistical Software
Menu-driven statistics with strong quality-control and Six Sigma tools, widely taught in industry.
64.8
3
GraphPad Prism
Guided statistics and publication-ready graphs aimed at lab scientists rather than survey analysts.
61.8
4
RStudio
Free IDE for R, the move when PSPP's procedures run out and you need any analysis via packages.
47.7

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GNU PSPP: common questions

What is GNU PSPP?

GNU PSPP: Free GNU program for statistical analysis, built as a replacement for SPSS. Best for former SPSS users who need free software that opens their syntax and .sav files. Available for Linux, Windows and macOS.

Is GNU PSPP free?

Yes. GNU PSPP is free, open-source software.

Is GNU PSPP open source?

Yes.

What platforms does GNU PSPP run on?

GNU PSPP is available for Linux, Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to GNU PSPP?

The highest-ranked GNU PSPP alternatives right now are JMP, Minitab Statistical Software and GraphPad Prism. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

GNU PSPP vs JMP: what's the difference?

GNU PSPP is free and open source; JMP is a paid product. GNU PSPP is open source and JMP is not. Only GNU PSPP runs on Linux.

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GNU PSPP facts

4 of 4 verified

Purpose: Free replacement for SPSS; Checked Nov 8, 2026gnu.org(opens source in a new tab); “It is a free as in freedom replacement for the proprietary program SPSS, and appears very similar to it with a few exceptions.”
SPSS compatibility: Syntax and data files; Checked Nov 8, 2026gnu.org(opens source in a new tab); “Syntax and data files which are compatible with those of SPSS.”
License: GPLv3 or later; Checked Nov 8, 2026gnu.org(opens source in a new tab); “Freedom ensured ; It is licensed under the GPLv3 or later.”
Limits: No case or variable limits; Checked Nov 8, 2026gnu.org(opens source in a new tab); “Neither are there any artificial limits on the number of cases or variables which you can use.”