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