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BCEA vs BridgeStan
Both stand on statistical analysis software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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BCEA provides a focused R workflow for Bayesian economic evaluation, including uncertainty analysis and research-prioritization measures. It is designed for scripted analysis rather than general statistical testing or regression.
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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.
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| BCEA | BridgeStan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | n8thangreen.github.io | roualdes.us |
| On statistical analysis software | #24 of 106 | #20 of 106 |
BCEA: what it does well
- Free GPL-3 R package
- Supports JAGS, BUGS, and Stan outputs
- Produces cost-effectiveness plots
- Includes EVPPI calculations and plots
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- No statistical tests
- No regression models
- Windows installation requires Rtools
- Requires R package installation tools
BridgeStan: what it does well
- Exposes densities, gradients, Hessians, and transforms
- Clients for Python, Julia, R, and Rust
- Public C API available
- JSON model-data options in Python
- Free open-source library
What to know first
- Requires a C++ toolchain and make utility
- Python package requires Python 3.9 or newer
- Microsoft’s Windows compiler is unsupported
- Mixed threading builds may cause crashes
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