NumXL vs SAS/STAT
NumXL
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| Figure | NumXL | SAS/STAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 13 | 1 |
| Spec score · Statistical Analysis Software | 8.6 (#11) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Security | For online orders, the maker says it uses FastSpring, describes the processor as PCI compliant, and says sensitive order-form information is SSL encrypted. | SAS describes product security testing that includes authorization and error testing, security control integration testing, code reviews, automated scans, and penetration testing. |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Plans include support and updates, and the maker offers tutorials, documentation, and in-house support by email or phone. | SAS lists SAS/STAT on the SAS Viya platform and SAS/STAT 15.4 among its most recent releases. |
| Trial | The maker offers a 14-day free trial with full features. | The product page offers a free trial described as access to SAS Viya in a private trial environment. |
Plans
NumXL
- Commercial Monthly SubscriptionPrice not published
- Commercial Annual SubscriptionPrice not published
- Commercial PerpetualPrice not published
- Academic/Government/Non-profit Monthly SubscriptionPrice not published
- Academic/Government/Non-profit Annual SubscriptionPrice not published
- Academic/Government/Non-profit PerpetualPrice not published
- Academic/Government/Non-profit Monthly (Subscription)$18.75 a month
- Commercial Monthly (Subscription)$25 a month
- Academic/Government/Non-profit Annual (Subscription)$187 a year
- Commercial Annual (Subscription)$250 a year
In their own words
SAS/STAT
SAS/STAT is statistical analysis software for specialized and enterprise-wide analytics. Its library includes more than 90 procedures for methods such as regression, survey and survival analysis, multiple imputation and Bayesian modeling. Other documented areas include ANOVA, categorical, cluster, multivariate and nonparametric analysis, as well as propensity scores and causal treatment-effect estimation. Methods are available for small data sets, missing values and large data tasks. SAS describes 14 SAS/STAT procedures as multithreaded and makes 12 SAS High-Performance Statistics procedures available for single-machine use. Predictive modeling options include regression, generalized additive, mixed and nonlinear models, and decision trees. Hundreds of statistical graphs and customizable graphics are included. SAS says the software runs on major computing platforms, accesses nearly any data source and integrates into computing environments. A free trial provides access to SAS Viya in a private trial environment. Pricing is available on request. SAS lists SAS/STAT on the SAS Viya platform and SAS/STAT 15.4 among its most recent releases.