R vs Statistica
R
r-project.orgStatistica
spotfire.comSide by side
| Figure | R | Statistica |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Statistical Analysis Software | 8.8 (#7) | 8.2 (#28) |
| Data import formats | text files, XML, spreadsheet-like files, Excel, SPSS, SAS, Stata, databases, binary files, image files | Excel (.xls, .xlsx, .xlsm, .xlsb), text (.txt), HTML, RTF, dBase (.dbf), JMP (.jmp), Lotus (.wk1, .wk3), Minitab (.mtw), SAS (.sd, .ssd, .sas7, .tpt, .xpt), SPSS (.sav, .por), Spotfire (.sbdf), ODBC and image files |
| Deployment | desktop | The Spotfire Industry Pro package includes a Windows application and a deployment kit for using Spotfire in a web browser; Spotfire Enterprise includes Statistica Server installers and the Spotfire Service for Statistica. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Windows Support | R runs on Windows. | The maker's 2024 support newsletter says Windows Server 2022 is supported and Windows 11 is supported on a best-effort basis. |
Plans
Statistica
- Spotfire Industry ProPrice not published
- Spotfire EnterprisePrice not published
In their own words
R
R is a free software environment for statistical computing, with graphics, statistical tests, regression models, and scripting support. It runs on Windows and macOS, as well as a wide range of UNIX platforms. Its import options cover text, XML, spreadsheet-like files, Excel, SPSS, SAS, and Stata, along with databases, binary files, and image files. Downloads are provided through preferred CRAN mirrors, and the project offers FAQs about installation and licensing. Documentation resources include manuals, journals, books, and certification links; community resources include mailing lists and developer pages. Questions about the software are directed to the Getting Help section. The listed current release is R 4.6.1, named Happy Hop, released June 24, 2026; version 4.5.3 is described as a wrap-up release. R was founded in 1990, and its maker is listed as R, headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Statistica
Statistica has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.