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IDCeMPy vs NumXL

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.

IDCeMPy

Free plan

IDCeMPy offers specialized inflated-choice models alongside standard alternatives and model diagnostics. Correlated-error specifications may require considerably more runtime, so model choice should account for that cost.

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NumXL

Free trial APISelf-hostedWindows

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.

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The facts

IDCeMPyNumXL
Free planYesA free trial
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onNot publishedAPI, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid planNot publishedAcademic/Government/Non-profit Annual (Subscription): $187 a year
Plans publishedNone13
MakerNot publishedNumXL
Websiteidcempy.readthedocs.ionumxl.com
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IDCeMPy: what it does well

  • Free Python package
  • Several inflated model families
  • AIC, likelihood, and Vuong diagnostics
  • CSV, Stata, and DataFrame inputs
  • Predictions and marginal effects

What to know first

  • Correlated-error models run substantially longer
  • Runtime depends on observations and covariates
  • Examples use additional Python packages

NumXL: 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

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