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Best Statistical Analysis Software in 2026

Statistical analysis software supports work ranging from statistical tests to regression and Bayesian analysis. Compare those methods with data import formats and scripting support to assess how each option fits your analysis workflow. Deployment options can matter for how software is used, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide cost context. jamovi, JASP, and EViews are among the options shown. Consider the analyses you need to run, the formats you work with, and whether scripting support is important to your approach.

106 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Avidemux

Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1

8.5 Free plan Visit site
2

jamovi
by jamovi
Free plan WebWindowsMac+1

jamovi combines a no-code interface with statistical tests, regression, Bayesian analysis, and scripting.

7.7 Free plan Visit site
3

XLSTAT
by XLSTAT
Free plan WebWindowsMac+1

Consider XLSTAT if you need statistical analysis across web, desktop, or iOS, or want scripting and Bayesian capabilities.

7.6 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
4

Stata
by Stata
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Stata combines statistical methods, data handling, visualization, and reporting in a desktop application for research work.

7.5 From $175/user/yr Visit site
5

JASP
by JASP
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

JASP provides a broad range of statistical procedures through a no-programming desktop interface, with free use and offline operation.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
6

StatPlus

Free plan iPhoneMacWeb+1

StatPlus combines broad statistical methods with spreadsheet integrations and multiple deployment options.

7.5 From $160 · 30-day trial Visit site
7

R
by R
Free plan MacWindows

R combines statistical computing, graphics, and scripting in a free environment, with support for a broad range of data formats and platforms.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
8

GNU PSPP

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

PSPP covers a broad set of statistical analyses and works with several data and output formats.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
9

gretl

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

gretl provides econometric modeling and scripting across the major desktop platforms at no cost.

7.4 Free plan Visit site
10

EViews
by EViews
Free plan MacWindows

EViews combines econometric and statistical analysis with forecasting, modeling, and data-management tools for desktop use.

7.3 Free plan · paid from $700 · 30-day trial Visit site
11

PAST
by PAST
Free plan WindowsMac

PAST combines statistical tests, regression, scripting, and graphical analysis in a free desktop package. Its listed import formats may suit people working with varied data sources.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
12

SPM
by SPM
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose SPM if you need free desktop software for statistical analysis of brain imaging data across its supported modalities and formats.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
13

NeuroAnalyzer.jl

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Choose NeuroAnalyzer.jl if you need a free toolbox for neurophysiological analysis with broad modality coverage and scriptable workflows.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
14

StatsDirect

Free plan MacWindows

StatsDirect combines a broad set of statistical methods with spreadsheet and report interfaces, plus guidance for results.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
15

BlueSky Statistics
by BlueSky Statistics
Free plan MacWindows

BlueSky Statistics combines statistical analysis, data science, and quality workflows, with both free and paid plans.

7.2 Free plan · paid from $495/yr Visit site
16

Dataplot
by Dataplot
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Dataplot if you need a free desktop tool for scientific and engineering analysis, with statistical methods, modeling, and graphics in one system.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
17

SOFA Statistics

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose SOFA Statistics if you want a free desktop tool for common statistical analyses, with multiple spreadsheet and database inputs and reporting outputs.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
18

SciDAVis
by SciDAVis
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose SciDAVis for free desktop scientific plotting and analysis across Linux, macOS, and Windows.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
19

Chi
by Chi
Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Chi if you need a free Python package for PKPD modelling, treatment simulation, inference, population modelling, or dosing optimisation.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
20

BridgeStan

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

BridgeStan provides a language-neutral interface to core Stan model methods for custom inference work. Its build prerequisites and threading restriction matter when planning deployments.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
21

Pingouin

Free plan Linux

Pingouin offers a broad set of statistical functions within a Python and Pandas-oriented package. Its own development warning makes independent result checking important.

7.1 Open source Visit site
22

MCP Analytics

Free plan APIWeb

MCP Analytics combines plain-language analysis with reproducible reports, code, citations, and multiple data connections.

7.1 14-day trial Visit site
23

Fitspy

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose Fitspy if you need a free spectral-fitting tool that supports both GUI work and Python batch workflows.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
24

BCEA

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

BCEA provides a focused R workflow for Bayesian economic evaluation, including uncertainty analysis and research-prioritization measures.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
25

autorank
by autorank
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted

autorank provides guided frequentist and Bayesian comparisons from Pandas DataFrames, with report-generation options.

7.1 Free plan Visit site

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