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LatentGOLD
by LatentGOLD
What LatentGOLD is
LatentGOLD is Windows desktop software for latent class and latent profile analysis, finite mixture modeling, choice modeling, segmentation, clustering, and advanced latent-variable work. Its modules cover statistical tests, regression models, scripting, and point-and-click analysis. The Basic version includes Cluster, DFactor, Regression, and Step3. Advanced/Syntax adds complex sampling, multilevel latent class models, continuous latent variables, a point-and-click Markov module, and the LG-equations syntax language. Choice options support first-choice, ranking, best-worst (MaxDiff), rating, and allocation data. LatentGOLD imports ASCII text and SPSS system files. Version 6.1 is listed as compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11; the maker supports installation only on Windows machines. There is no stated record-count limit, although runtime depends on the data, machine speed, and requested output. Eligible university-affiliated students, researchers, and educators can request a free academic single-user license for strictly academic teaching, learning, or non-commercial research. Pricing includes a 14-day trial and paid plans listed from €45/user/yr. Other listed options include a €795 a year standard single-user plan.
Who it suits
LatentGOLD is suited to researchers, universities, market researchers, consultants, and data analysts working with latent-variable or choice models. Its free academic license is limited to eligible university-affiliated users and academic use.
What it does well
- Basic includes Cluster, DFactor, Regression, and Step3.
- Choice options cover five data types.
- Imports ASCII text and SPSS system files.
- Eligible academic users can request a free license.
- No stated limit on record count.
What to know first
- The maker supports installation only on Windows.
- Free academic licenses are restricted to academic use.
- Runtime depends on data, machine speed, and output.
Limits
The free academic single-user license is restricted to academic teaching, learning, or non-commercial research, with one license request per user per year. The trial lasts 14 days. The academic concurrent-user plans require at least two users; the listed free academic plans are single-user.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic + Advanced/Syntax — Standard Single User | Annual license · 1 user | €795 a year |
| Basic + Advanced/Syntax — Standard Concurrent User | Minimum 2 users | On request |
| Basic + Advanced/Syntax — Academic Single User | Free academic license · 1 user · Academic use only · One license request per user per year | Free |
| Basic + Advanced/Syntax — Academic Concurrent User | Annual license; minimum two users · Minimum 2 users · Academic use | €45 a year |
| Basic + Advanced/Syntax + Choice — Standard Single User | 1 user | On request |
| Basic + Advanced/Syntax + Choice — Standard Concurrent User | Minimum 2 users | On request |
| Basic + Advanced/Syntax + Choice — Academic Single User | Free academic license · 1 user · Academic use only · One license request per user per year | Free |
| Basic + Advanced/Syntax + Choice — Academic Concurrent User | Annual license; minimum two users · Minimum 2 users · Academic use | €95 a year |
The first 8 of 16 plans, as statisticalinnovations.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Getting started
- Visit https://www.statisticalinnovations.com/.
- Choose the Basic or Advanced/Syntax modules and decide whether Choice options are needed.
- Select a standard or eligible academic license; the academic single-user license is limited to academic use.
- Use the 14-day trial to get started, or request an eligible free academic license.
- Install on a Windows machine running Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Import ASCII text or SPSS system files.
Verdict
LatentGOLD offers distinct module sets for latent-variable and choice-modeling work, with a free academic license for eligible users. It is supported for Windows installation, and runtime can vary with the analysis and machine.
Questions
Does LatentGOLD have a free plan?
Yes. Eligible students, researchers, and educators affiliated with a university or college can request a free academic single-user license for strictly academic teaching, learning, or non-commercial research.
How much does LatentGOLD cost?
The listed Standard Single User plan for Basic + Advanced/Syntax is €795 a year. The supplied pricing note says paid plans start at €45/user/yr, and a 14-day trial is available.
Which platforms does it support?
LatentGOLD is Windows desktop software. Version 6.1 is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11, and the maker supports installation only on Windows machines.
What data formats can it import?
It can import ASCII text and SPSS system files. SAS Export can create an SPSS .sav file that LatentGOLD opens.
Is there a record limit?
The maker's FAQ states there is no limit on the number of records. Runtime depends on variables, record count, machine speed, and requested output.
Who makes LatentGOLD?
The maker is LatentGOLD, headquartered in Tilburg, The Netherlands.
Facts from LatentGOLD's own pages
- Academic licensing
- Eligible students, researchers, and educators affiliated with a university or college can receive a free academic single-user license for strictly academic teaching, learning, or non-commercial research. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Advanced capabilities
- Advanced/Syntax adds complex sampling, multilevel latent class models, continuous latent variables, a point-and-click Markov module, and the LG-equations syntax language. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- AI support
- The LatentGOLD Assistant is an AI-powered companion available through ChatGPT and uses the maker’s official documentation and webpages. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Basic modules
- The Basic version includes Cluster, DFactor, Regression, and Step3 point-and-click modules. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Choice modeling
- Choice options support latent class models for first-choice, ranking, best-worst (MaxDiff), rating, and allocation data. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Current release
- The latest listed release is LatentGOLD 6.1, installer version 6.1.0.26131 dated 2026-May-11. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Data formats
- LatentGOLD can handle ASCII text data and SPSS files, and SAS Export can create an SPSS .sav file that it opens. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Data import formats
- ASCII text; SPSS system files · statisticalinnovations.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Deployment
- desktop · statisticalinnovations.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · statisticalinnovations.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free trial
- The maker offers a free 14-day trial that can be evaluated with the customer’s own data. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Tilburg, The Netherlands · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Learning and support
- The maker provides tutorials, user guides, manuals, video tutorials, online courses, onsite training, technical support, and consulting. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Mac support
- The maker describes LatentGOLD as a Windows program, says Wine or virtual-machine software has reportedly run it on Macs, and supports installation only on Windows machines. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Primary purpose
- LatentGOLD is software for latent class analysis, latent profile analysis, finite mixture modeling, choice modeling, segmentation, clustering, and advanced latent-variable modeling. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Privacy practices
- The privacy policy says the site may collect contact, account, transaction, technical, and support-communication data and uses it for orders, accounts, support, analytics, legal obligations, and service security. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Record limit
- The FAQ states that there is no limit concerning the number of records; runtime depends on variables, records, machine speed, and requested output. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Regression models
- Yes · statisticalinnovations.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Scripting support
- Yes · statisticalinnovations.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Statistical tests
- Yes · statisticalinnovations.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Target users
- The maker says LatentGOLD is used by researchers, universities, market researchers, consultants, and data analysts. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Windows compatibility
- LatentGOLD 6.1 is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11. · statisticalinnovations.com, 28 Sept 2026
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