JASP vs Minitab Statistical Software

JASP9.0Visit MSMinitab Statistical Software8.3Visit

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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MS Minitab Statistical Software #12 in Statistical Analysis Software 8.3/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Minitab

• JASP fits best

  Free Bayesian and frequentist analysis

• Minitab Statistical Software fits best

  Industrial quality and process analytics

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Side by side

Feature	JASP 9.0/10 Visit ↗	MSMinitab Statistical Software 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.3
Ranking	#5 in Statistical Analysis Software	#12 in Statistical Analysis Software
Best for	Free Bayesian and frequentist analysis	Industrial quality and process analytics
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	$2,394/user/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Phone, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	6 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features JASP 4/4 · Minitab Statistical Software 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	MPX, MPJ, MWX, MTW, XLS, XLSX, XML, CSV, TXT, DAT, ODBC, OneDrive, Google Drive
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	Covers testing, regression, DOE, quality, reliability, forecasting, and visualization Supports Python and R integrations for graphs, tables, and reports Imports data from spreadsheets, databases, drives, and multiple file formats
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	Starts at $2,394 per user per year with annual billing No free plan is available Some machine-learning capabilities are provided through optional modules
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 →	Minitab Statistical Software is designed for organizations working in quality, reliability engineering, product development, business analytics, and process validation. Its scope spans hypothesis tests, regression, multivariate modeling,… 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

• Minitab Statistical Software — where it wins

  • Covers testing, regression, DOE, quality, reliability, forecasting, and visualization
  • Supports Python and R integrations for graphs, tables, and reports
  • Imports data from spreadsheets, databases, drives, and multiple file formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $2,394 per user per year with annual billing
  • No free plan is available
  • Some machine-learning capabilities are provided through optional modules

• JASP9.0/10 · Free plan

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

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• MSMinitab Statistical Software8.3/10 · 14-day trial

  A broad statistical toolkit for industrial quality teams with a high annual starting price.

  Visit MinitabFull verdict →