Genstat

Spec sheet

Purpose

Genstat is statistical analysis software for research and education, with tools including ANOVA, regression, mixed models, and spatial analysis.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Intended users

The maker describes Genstat as designed for education and research and says it can be applied to any field of research, including animal breeding, plant science, and forestry.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Deployment

desktopRead 20 Sep 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Free plan

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Security

VSNi says it uses hosting providers in the UK, Thailand, and China and technical measures to secure collected data.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Founded

2000Read 28 Sep 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Analysis

Features include linear mixed models using REML, GLMM and HGLM modelling, multivariate analysis, meta-analysis, and repeated-measures analysis.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Company history

VSNi says it was formed in 2000 as a spin-off from Rothamsted and NAG, while Genstat development at Rothamsted began in 1968.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Data handling

It imports data from formats including R, SAS, and databases, and can export results to Excel or Word.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Data import formats

Excel XLS/XLSX, CSV, ASCII/TXT, R data frames, SAS, SPSS, Stata, Systat, Statistica, JMP, MATLAB, Weka, ArcGIS shapefiles, MapInfo, CSPro, EViews, GRETLRead 20 Sep 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Download requirements

Genstat downloads require a valid activation code, and the latest edition requires a 64-bit processor and 64-bit Windows.Read 10 Oct 2026 · genstat.kb.vsni.co.uk

Experimental design

Genstat can generate experimental designs and integrate CycDesigN trial-design tools, but both products require licences for that integration.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Licence term

VSNi says licences are normally issued on a 12-month basis, paid in advance, with support during that period unless the licence excludes it and software updates available free of charge.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Offline use

A Genstat session can run offline on a physical machine for up to 30 days after the licence is authenticated at the start of that session.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Programming

Its programming language supports complex analyses, non-standard statistical techniques, and task automation.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Regression models

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Scripting support

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Statistical tests

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Support and learning

VSNi provides a Genstat knowledge base, tutorial videos, and an e-learning certification course.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Visualisation

Users can create and edit customisable 2D and 3D graphs.Read 10 Oct 2026 · vsni.co.uk

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Statistical Analysis Software#33 of 1068.1