JASP vs jamovi

JASP9.0Visit jamovi8.9Visit

Higher score JASP #5 in Statistical Analysis Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit JASP

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jamovi #6 in Statistical Analysis Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit jamovi

• JASP fits best

  Free Bayesian and frequentist analysis

• jamovi fits best

  Accessible analysis with R extensibility

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Side by side

Feature	JASP 9.0/10 Visit ↗	jamovi 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#5 in Statistical Analysis Software	#6 in Statistical Analysis Software
Best for	Free Bayesian and frequentist analysis	Accessible analysis with R extensibility
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features JASP 4/4 · jamovi 4/4
Statistical tests	✓	✓
Regression models	✓	✓
Scripting support	✓	✓
Bayesian analysis	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Desktop	Both
Data import formats	.csv, .tsv, .txt, .sav, .zsav, .por, .sas7bda, .sas7bcatt, .xpt, .ods, .xls, .xlsx, .dta, .rdata, .rds, .mwx, .mpx	SPSS (.sav), SAS, Stata, CSV, Excel
Our review
Pros	Supports both frequentist and Bayesian statistical analyses Covers regression, factor analysis, SEM, and specialized modules Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with many import formats	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
Cons	Desktop deployment does not provide a browser-based workflow Its main listed integration is limited to Open Science Framework R syntax support may suit users comfortable with scripting	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
Our verdict	JASP is free, open-source desktop software for conducting and teaching statistics. It is designed for researchers, students, and instructors who need both frequentist and Bayesian methods in a graphical environment. Its spreadsheet-style… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• JASP — where it wins

  • Supports both frequentist and Bayesian statistical analyses
  • Covers regression, factor analysis, SEM, and specialized modules
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with many import formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Desktop deployment does not provide a browser-based workflow
  • Its main listed integration is limited to Open Science Framework
  • R syntax support may suit users comfortable with scripting

• 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

• JASP9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop statistics package combining drag-and-drop analysis with R-based workflows.

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• jamovi8.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit jamoviFull verdict →