IBM SPSS Statistics vs RATS
| IBM SPSS Statistics | RATS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $79/mo | $300/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Deployment | desktop | desktop |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | Yes |
| Bayesian analysis | — | Yes |
| Data import formats | — | Excel, text, Stata, EViews, Matlab, Haver, SQL/ODBC, FRED, CRSP, FAME |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Inferse, IBM SPSS Statistics scores higher on our published basis.