Design-Expert vs Mplus
| Design-Expert | Mplus | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $195/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | No | Yes |
| Data import formats | Microsoft Excel, XML | External ASCII files; fixed or free format; comma-, space-, or tab-delimited |
| Bayesian analysis | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Inferse, Mplus scores higher on our published basis.