BCEA vs Mplus
| BCEA | Mplus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $195/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | No | Yes |
| Regression models | No | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Data import formats | R data objects and simulation outputs from Bayesian models (including JAGS/BUGS/Stan workflows) | External ASCII files; fixed or free format; comma-, space-, or tab-delimited |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Specifiction, Mplus scores higher on our published basis.