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