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Mplus
by Mplus
What Mplus is
Mplus is desktop statistical software for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides statistical tests, regression models, scripting support, and Bayesian analysis. The base program includes regression, path analysis, exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, structural equation modeling, growth models, and survival models. Add-ons provide mixture modeling, multilevel modeling, or both. Data import accepts external ASCII files in fixed or free formats, with comma-, space-, or tab-delimited fields. Licenses are single-user and perpetual, with programs for students, universities, and commercial, nonprofit, or government users. Student pricing requires proof of current student status. Student base pricing is $195 a month, university base pricing is $595 a month, and commercial, nonprofit, or government base pricing is $695 a month. Combination add-ons reach $1,095 a month for commercial users.
Who it suits
Mplus suits researchers, students, universities, and organizations needing regression, structural equation, mixture, multilevel, or Bayesian analysis. Its desktop support covers Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Includes Bayesian analysis and scripting
- Base program covers structural equation modeling
- Mixture and multilevel add-ons available
- Imports several ASCII delimiters
What to know first
- No free plan
- Student pricing requires proof of current status
- Licenses are single-user and perpetual
- Add-ons increase the listed monthly cost
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| University Base Program | Perpetual single-user license · Regression, path analysis, EFA, CFA, SEM, growth, and survival models | $595 a month |
| University Base Program and Mixture Add-On | Perpetual single-user license · Base program features · Mixture modeling capabilities | $745 a month |
| University Base Program and Multilevel Add-On | Perpetual single-user license · Base program features · Multilevel modeling capabilities | $745 a month |
| University Base Program and Combination Add-On | Perpetual single-user license · Base program features · Mixture and multilevel modeling capabilities | $895 a month |
| Commercial/Non-Profit/Government Base Program | Perpetual single-user license · Regression, path analysis, EFA, CFA, SEM, growth, and survival models | $695 a month |
| Commercial/Non-Profit/Government Base Program and Mixture Ad | Perpetual single-user license · Base program features · Mixture modeling capabilities | $895 a month |
| Commercial/Non-Profit/Government Base Program and Multilevel | Perpetual single-user license · Base program features · Multilevel modeling capabilities | $895 a month |
| Commercial/Non-Profit/Government Base Program and Combinatio | Perpetual single-user license · Base program features · Mixture and multilevel modeling capabilities | $1,095 a month |
The first 8 of 12 plans, as statmodel.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
Mplus offers a broad statistical modeling base with optional mixture and multilevel capabilities. Buyers choose among student, university, or commercial licensing and pay separately for add-ons.
Facts from Mplus's own pages
- Bayesian analysis
- Yes · statmodel.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Data import formats
- External ASCII files; fixed or free format; comma-, space-, or tab-delimited · statmodel.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Deployment
- desktop · statmodel.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · statmodel.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Los Angeles, California, United States · statmodel.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Regression models
- Yes · statmodel.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Scripting support
- Yes · statmodel.com, 20 Sept 2026
- Statistical tests
- Yes · statmodel.com, 20 Sept 2026
Where Mplus stands on Freedom251
- Statistical Analysis Software#94 of 107