EViews is desktop software for statistical, time-series, forecasting, and modeling work. Its object-oriented interface brings together data management, econometric and statistical analysis, forecasts, model simulations, graphs, and tables. It supports statistical tests, regression models, scripting, and Bayesian analysis. Data import formats include Excel, Access, R, SAS Transport, SPSS, Stata, Tableau, ASCII text and binary, HTML, and ODBC. EViews 14 adds methods such as JDemetra+ seasonal adjustment, Facebook Prophet, quantile ARDL estimation, and outlier detection. Its listed connections include COM automation, MATLAB, R, Python, and a Microsoft Excel add-in; downloadable add-ins, user objects, and libraries can extend it. EViews is available for Windows and macOS. A 30-day demo is limited to physical Windows computers and is unavailable for Mac. Student Version Lite is free, but cannot save workfiles or export data to other software formats, and needs internet access once every 10 days to launch.
Who it is for
EViews suits academic researchers, corporations, government agencies, and students working with statistics, econometrics, forecasting, or modeling. Student and university options are limited to eligible students or faculty, while academic licenses require current affiliation.
What is good
- Supports statistical tests, regression, scripting, and Bayesian analysis.
- Imports data from Excel, Stata, R, and other listed formats.
- EViews 14 adds seasonal adjustment and outlier detection methods.
- Integrates with MATLAB, R, Python, and Microsoft Excel.
- Downloadable add-ins, user objects, and libraries extend the software.
What to know first
- The 30-day demo is unavailable for Mac.
- Student Version Lite cannot save workfiles or export data.
- Student Lite requires internet access once every 10 days.
- Individual license sales are final, with no refunds or exchanges.
Verdict
EViews combines econometric and statistical analysis with forecasting, modeling, and data-management tools for desktop use. Check the demo and student-version limits, license eligibility, and listed license terms before choosing an option.
EViews plans and pricing
All plansCompared on statistical analysis software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment
- desktop
- Statistical tests
- Yes
- Regression models
- Yes
- Scripting support
- Yes
- Bayesian analysis
- Yes
- Data import formats
- Excel, Access, R, SAS Transport, SPSS, Stata, Tableau, ASCII text/binary, HTML, ODBC
