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Pingouin vs SOFA Statistics

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.

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.

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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. Look elsewhere if your work needs analyses beyond its stated focus, or if you need the new web GUI now.

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The facts

PingouinSOFA Statistics
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinuxLinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepingouin-stats.orgsofastatistics.com
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Pingouin: what it does well

  • Free and open-source under GPL-3.0.
  • Offers linear and logistic regression functions.
  • Provides power analysis and effect sizes.
  • Some analyses work as Pandas DataFrame methods.
  • Installable through uv, pip, or conda.

What to know first

  • Project says it remains under development.
  • Documentation warns bugs may exist.
  • The project provides no warranty.

SOFA Statistics: what it does well

  • Free, open-source software under AGPL-3.0 or later.
  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Includes charts, report tables, descriptive measures, and statistical tests.
  • Connects directly to five named database systems.
  • Exports Python scripts and shareable HTML tables.

What to know first

  • The classic application is in stable maintenance, with releases mainly for bug fixes.
  • It focuses on commonly used analyses; the FAQ recommends R for other needs.
  • The new web GUI remains under construction.

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