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Head-to-head · Statistical Analysis Software

jamovi vs gretl

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score jamovi #6 in Statistical Analysis Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit jamovi
gretl #17 in Statistical Analysis Software 7.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit gretl

jamovi leads on 0 checks, gretl on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorejamovi · 8.9/10
  • Free planboth

jamovi scores higher on our rubric for statistical analysis software: 8.9 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #17.

On deployment, jamovi gives you Both where gretl offers Desktop.

jamovi is the better fit for accessible analysis with R extensibility. gretl is the better fit for free econometrics and time-series work.

  • jamovi fits best

    Accessible analysis with R extensibility

  • gretl fits best

    Free econometrics and time-series work

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Side by side

Feature jamovi 8.9/10 Visit ↗ gretl 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.8
Ranking #6 in Statistical Analysis Software #17 in Statistical Analysis Software
Best for Accessible analysis with R extensibility Free econometrics and time-series work
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features jamovi 4/4 · gretl 4/4
Statistical tests ✓ ✓
Regression models ✓ ✓
Scripting support ✓ ✓
Bayesian analysis ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Both Desktop
Data import formats SPSS (.sav), SAS, Stata, CSV, Excel XML, CSV, Excel, Gnumeric, OpenDocument, Stata, SPSS, EViews, JMulTi, RATS 4 and PC-Give
Our review
Pros
  • Free point-and-click analyses across web and desktop platforms
  • R syntax, an in-application R editor, and community modules
  • Imports SPSS, SAS, Stata, CSV, and Excel files
  • Covers ARIMA, GARCH, VAR, VECM, panel, and limited-dependent models
  • Supports hansl scripting with matrix operations for reproducible analysis
  • Exchanges data with R, Python, Julia, Octave, Ox, and Stata
Cons
  • Priority pricing is region-based rather than a single published rate
  • Teams includes on-premise deployment only as a beta
  • Guest access does not include unlimited sessions or larger datasets
  • Desktop deployment may not suit browser-based statistical workflows
  • Bayesian estimation is provided through the BayTool function package
  • Its broad econometric scope may be more than basic spreadsheet analysis needs
Our verdict

jamovi is free, open-source statistical software for researchers, educators, and students who want a spreadsheet-style interface without giving up access to R. It covers point-and-click analyses including t-tests, ANOVA, regression,…

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gretl is a free, open-source desktop package for econometric and statistical analysis on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It combines a graphical interface with the hansl scripting language, making it suited to students, researchers, and…

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  1. jamoviStatistical Analysis Software 8.9Free plan
  2. gretlStatistical Analysis Software 7.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • jamovi — where it wins

    • Free point-and-click analyses across web and desktop platforms
    • R syntax, an in-application R editor, and community modules
    • Imports SPSS, SAS, Stata, CSV, and Excel files

    Where it doesn't

    • Priority pricing is region-based rather than a single published rate
    • Teams includes on-premise deployment only as a beta
    • Guest access does not include unlimited sessions or larger datasets

  • gretl — where it wins

    • Covers ARIMA, GARCH, VAR, VECM, panel, and limited-dependent models
    • Supports hansl scripting with matrix operations for reproducible analysis
    • Exchanges data with R, Python, Julia, Octave, Ox, and Stata

    Where it doesn't

    • Desktop deployment may not suit browser-based statistical workflows
    • Bayesian estimation is provided through the BayTool function package
    • Its broad econometric scope may be more than basic spreadsheet analysis needs
  • jamovi8.9/10 · Free plan

    Accessible point-and-click statistics with R extensibility and reproducible projects.

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  • gretl7.8/10 · Free plan

    A capable free desktop package for econometrics, time-series, panel, and reproducible scripting work.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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