PAST vs RATS
| PAST | RATS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $300/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Data import formats | Excel, NEXUS, TPS, NTSYS, FASTA, PHYLIP, Arlequin, BioGraph, RASC, CONOP, tab-separated text | Excel, text, Stata, EViews, Matlab, Haver, SQL/ODBC, FRED, CRSP, FAME |
| Bayesian analysis | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Specifiction, PAST scores higher on our published basis.