BCEA vs RATS
| BCEA | RATS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $300/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) | Excel, text, Stata, EViews, Matlab, Haver, SQL/ODBC, FRED, CRSP, FAME |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Specifiction, RATS scores higher on our published basis.