gretl vs StatsDirect
| gretl | StatsDirect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | Yes |
| Data import formats | XML, CSV, Excel, Gnumeric, OpenDocument, Stata, SPSS, EViews, JMulTi, RATS 4 and PC-Give | Microsoft Excel (.xlsx, .xls), formatted or plain text, common spreadsheet data |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Freedom251, gretl scores higher on our published basis.