Freedom251 › Statistical Analysis Software
NumXL
by NumXL
What NumXL is
NumXL is a suite of time-series add-ins that extends Microsoft Excel with econometric functions, shortcuts, and a guided interface. It supports ARMA/ARIMA, ARCH/GARCH, smoothing, statistical testing, data fitting, spectral analysis, portfolio analysis, and regression work. Data and results stay connected in Excel, allowing calculations to be traced, analyses updated, and outputs shared. The add-in does not require programming or scripting, while its functions are available in VBA. The NumXL SDK exposes standard APIs for native C/C++ applications and can be called from VBA and .NET. NumXL runs as desktop software on Windows, requiring Windows 8 or 10 and Excel 2010 or later. It does not run directly on Mac, though supported Windows virtualization software can be used. A 14-day trial includes full features. Listed prices include $25 a month for a commercial monthly subscription, $250 a year for a commercial annual subscription, and $469, paid once for an academic, government, or non-profit perpetual license with 12 months of support and updates.
Who it suits
NumXL suits Excel users performing time-series, econometric, forecasting, and statistical analysis on Windows. Developers can use its SDK for custom Windows applications.
What it does well
- Broad time-series and econometric functions
- Keeps calculations connected inside Excel
- No programming required for the add-in
- SDK supports C/C++, VBA, and .NET
- 14-day trial includes full features
What to know first
- Does not run directly on Mac
- Requires Windows 8 or 10 and Excel 2010 or later
- No free plan is offered
- Commercial monthly subscription costs $25 a month
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Monthly Subscription | Full features · Support and updates | On request |
| Commercial Annual Subscription | Full features · Support and updates | On request |
| Commercial Perpetual | Full features · Perpetual license · Includes 12 months of support and updates | On request |
| Academic/Government/Non-profit Monthly Subscription | Full features · Support and updates | On request |
| Academic/Government/Non-profit Annual Subscription | Full features · Support and updates | On request |
| Academic/Government/Non-profit Perpetual | Full features · Perpetual license · Includes 12 months of support and updates | On request |
| Academic/Government/Non-profit Annual (Subscription) | Annually · Full Features · Support & Updates · 12-month subscription | $187 a year |
| Academic/Government/Non-profit Monthly (Subscription) | Monthly · Full Features · Support & Updates · 1-month subscription | $18.75 a month |
The first 8 of 13 plans, as numxl.com lists them, read 25 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
NumXL adds substantial time-series and econometric capabilities to Excel while preserving spreadsheet-linked results. Windows requirements and paid licensing are the main considerations, with a 14-day full-featured trial available.
Facts from NumXL's own pages
- Data import formats
- Excel spreadsheets/workbooks · numxl.com, 25 Sept 2026
- Deployment
- desktop · numxl.com, 25 Sept 2026
- Excel workflow
- NumXL keeps data and results connected in Excel so users can trace calculations, update analyses, and share results. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Forecasting and analysis
- Features include ARMA/ARIMA, ARCH/GARCH, smoothing, statistical testing, data fitting, spectral analysis, and portfolio analysis. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · numxl.com, 25 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- NumXL integrates with Microsoft Excel as an add-in, and its SDK is available as a NuGet package. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License limit
- The maker says a license key may be used on an unlimited number of machines as long as the license holder has exclusive access to those machines. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Mac compatibility
- NumXL does not run directly on Mac and requires Windows-based Excel; the maker says it works in supported virtualization software such as VMware, Microsoft Virtualization, and XEN. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- NumXL is a suite of time-series Excel add-ins that adds econometric functions, shortcuts, and a guided user interface to Microsoft Excel. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Programming
- The Excel add-in does not require programming or scripting, and its functions are also accessible in the VBA environment. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Regression models
- Yes · numxl.com, 25 Sept 2026
- Scripting support
- Yes · numxl.com, 25 Sept 2026
- SDK
- The NumXL SDK exposes functions through standard APIs and supports native C/C++ development; the maker also describes calling its C APIs from languages such as VBA and .NET. · sdk.numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- SDK platforms
- Custom applications using SDK functions run on desktop or server versions of Microsoft Windows in 32-bit and 64-bit configurations. · sdk.numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- For online orders, the maker says it uses FastSpring, describes the processor as PCI compliant, and says sensitive order-form information is SSL encrypted. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Statistical tests
- Yes · numxl.com, 25 Sept 2026
- Support
- Plans include support and updates, and the maker offers tutorials, documentation, and in-house support by email or phone. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed minimum requirements include Microsoft Windows 8 or 10 and Microsoft Excel 2010 or later. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a 14-day free trial with full features. · numxl.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where NumXL stands on Freedom251
- Statistical Analysis Software#81 of 107