Best scientific and statistical computing software
Environments for numerical computing, statistics and data analysis used in science and engineering.
8 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All scientific and statistical computing software
- Alternatives to JMP
Interactive statistics and data visualisation software for scientists and engineers.
PaidWindows, macOS - MiAlternatives to Minitab Statistical Software
Menu-driven statistics package widely used for quality improvement, Six Sigma and process analysis.
PaidWindows, Web - Alternatives to GNU PSPP
Free GNU program for statistical analysis, built as a replacement for SPSS.
Open sourceLinux, Windows, macOS - Alternatives to GraphPad Prism
Statistics and scientific graphing software built for lab scientists rather than statisticians.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to Stata
Commercial statistics and econometrics package used widely in economics, health and social science.
PaidWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Origin (OriginLab)
Commercial Windows software for scientific graphing, curve fitting and data analysis.
PaidWindows - Alternatives to IBM SPSS Statistics
IBM's long-running point-and-click statistics package for researchers, students and analysts.
PaidWindows, macOS - Alternatives to LabVIEW
NI's graphical programming environment for test, measurement and control systems.
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux
Our picks by need
Best for most people
JMPBest for a free option
GNU PSPPBest for open source
GNU PSPPBest for Mac
GraphPad PrismBest for Windows
Minitab Statistical SoftwareBest for Linux
StataCommon questions
What is the best scientific and statistical computing software?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading scientific and statistical computing software options right now are JMP, Minitab Statistical Software, GNU PSPP, GraphPad Prism and Stata.
Is there free scientific and statistical computing software?
Yes. GNU PSPP (open source) and LabVIEW (free plan + paid) have a free option, out of 2 free or freemium apps we track.
Which scientific and statistical computing software is open source?
GNU PSPP.