RATS vs XLfit
| RATS | XLfit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $300/mo | $350/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | — |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | — |
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | — |
| Data import formats | Excel, text, Stata, EViews, Matlab, Haver, SQL/ODBC, FRED, CRSP, FAME | Microsoft Excel spreadsheets |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Specifiction, RATS scores higher on our published basis.