Mplus vs RATS
| Mplus | RATS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $195/mo | $300/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | 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 | Yes |
| Data import formats | External ASCII files; fixed or free format; comma-, space-, or tab-delimited | Excel, text, Stata, EViews, Matlab, Haver, SQL/ODBC, FRED, CRSP, FAME |
Both are listed in Best Statistical Analysis Software. On Inferse, Mplus scores higher on our published basis.