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MedCalc vs rmcmc
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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MedCalc combines statistical tests, regression, scripting, and broad file import support in a desktop package. Its paid licenses span individual users, concurrent network access, and site deployment.
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rmcmc offers configurable MCMC sampling with adaptation, diagnostics-ready output, and optional Stan integration. Its usefulness depends on working in R and, for Stan workflows, installing BridgeStan’s interface.
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| MedCalc | rmcmc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows, Mac, Linux | Not published |
| Lowest paid plan | Single-user subscription: $179 a year | Not published |
| Plans published | 4 | None |
| Maker | MedCalc | Not published |
| Website | medcalc.org | github-pages.ucl.ac.uk |
| On statistical analysis software | #93 of 106 | #89 of 106 |
MedCalc: what it does well
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Includes statistical tests and regression models
- Supports scripting
- Imports many listed file formats
- Offers a 15-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Single-user subscription renews annually
- Site license is $2,199 a year
rmcmc: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed R package
- Four Metropolis-Hastings proposal types
- Warm-up scale and shape adaptation
- Optional warm-up traces and statistics
- BridgeStan and Stan model integration
What to know first
- Requires R and package installation
- BridgeStan features require its R interface
- Main-chain proposal settings stay fixed after warm-up
- GitHub issues are the listed bug-report route
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