PAST vs XLSTAT
| PAST | XLSTAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| 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 | CSV, TXT, and other files |
| Bayesian analysis | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Specifiction, PAST scores higher on our published basis.