RATS vs SAS/STAT
| RATS | SAS/STAT | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | $300/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | — |
| Deployment | desktop | both |
| Statistical tests | Yes | Yes |
| Regression models | Yes | Yes |
| Scripting support | Yes | — |
| Bayesian analysis | Yes | 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, SAS/STAT scores higher on our published basis.