SAS/STAT vs StatPlus
SAS/STAT
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| Figure | SAS/STAT | StatPlus |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $60/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · Statistical Analysis Software | 8.9 (#4) | 8.7 (#10) |
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | No |
| Deployment | both | both |
| Purpose | SAS/STAT provides statistical analysis tools for specialized and enterprise-wide analytics. | StatPlus provides statistical tools and graphical analysis for fields including finance, biostatistics, economics, healthcare, and clinical research. |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Security | SAS describes product security testing that includes authorization and error testing, security control integration testing, code reviews, automated scans, and penetration testing. | The store says its order pages encrypt transmitted credit card data using the secure HTTP protocol. |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Support | SAS lists SAS/STAT on the SAS Viya platform and SAS/STAT 15.4 among its most recent releases. | The store says paid users receive unlimited technical support during one year or more and priority support. |
| Trial | The product page offers a free trial described as access to SAS Viya in a private trial environment. | The maker offers a free trial to evaluate the software before purchase but does not state its duration on the product page. |
Plans
StatPlus
- Commercial Package — single license$160 a month
- Student Package — single license$60 a month
- Academic/Non-Profit Package — single license$100 a month
- Student — Windows, single license$60, paid once
- Student — macOS, single license$89, paid once
- Academic/Non-Profit — Windows, single license$100, paid once
- Academic/Non-Profit — macOS, single license$119, paid once
- Commercial — Windows, single license$160, paid once
- Commercial — macOS, single license$195, paid once
In their own words
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.
StatPlus
StatPlus provides statistical analysis and graphing tools for work in finance, biostatistics, economics, healthcare, and clinical research. Its methods include descriptive statistics, ANOVA, multivariate and nonparametric analysis, regression, time series, and survival analysis. It supports statistical tests and regression models, but not scripting or Bayesian analysis. The Windows standalone version reads text, XLS, XLSX, and SPSS files and includes the StatFi Excel add-in. StatPlus:mac works with Excel for Mac and Apple Numbers; version 7 also includes a standalone spreadsheet that does not require either, and supports Excel, ODS, and text documents. The Mac app works offline, with internet access only needed for optional updates. AnalystSoft describes StatPlus:mac LE as a free edition of StatPlus:mac Professional. Platforms listed are iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, with both deployment options. Listed single-license commercial prices are $160.00 once for Windows and $195.00 once for macOS; student and academic/non-profit licenses are also listed. The maker describes the license as permanent and says major upgrades are included during the maintenance period.