PyMS vs SAS/STAT
PyMS
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| Figure | PyMS | SAS/STAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Statistical Analysis Software | 8.0 (#42) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Bayesian analysis | No | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Purpose | PyMS is a graphical interface for visualizing quantitative mycorrhizal fungi colonization of plant roots and analyzing the data. | SAS/STAT provides statistical analysis tools for specialized and enterprise-wide analytics. |
| Regression models | No | Yes |
| Security | The opened documentation and repository pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims. | 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 | The documentation directs users with questions to email [email protected]. | SAS lists SAS/STAT on the SAS Viya platform and SAS/STAT 15.4 among its most recent releases. |
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In their own words
PyMS
PyMS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
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.