gretl vs R
| gretl | R | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | — |
| Data import formats | XML, CSV, Excel, Gnumeric, OpenDocument, Stata, SPSS, EViews, JMulTi, RATS 4 and PC-Give | text files, XML, spreadsheet-like files, Excel, SPSS, SAS, Stata, databases, binary files, image files |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Specifiction, gretl scores higher on our published basis.