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Head-to-head · Statistical Analysis Software

JASP vs XLSTAT

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score JASP #5 in Statistical Analysis Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit JASP
XLSTAT #19 in Statistical Analysis Software 7.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit XLSTAT

JASP leads on 0 checks, XLSTAT 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 scoreJASP · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly XLSTAT

JASP scores higher on our rubric for statistical analysis software: 9.0 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #19.

On deployment, XLSTAT gives you Both where JASP offers Desktop.

JASP is the better fit for free Bayesian and frequentist analysis. XLSTAT is the better fit for excel-based broad statistical analysis.

  • JASP fits best

    Free Bayesian and frequentist analysis

  • XLSTAT fits best

    Excel-based broad statistical analysis

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Side by side

Feature JASP 9.0/10 Visit ↗ XLSTAT 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.6
Ranking #5 in Statistical Analysis Software #19 in Statistical Analysis Software
Best for Free Bayesian and frequentist analysis Excel-based broad statistical analysis
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Desktop Desktop, Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, iOS
Support Email, Community, Docs Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features JASP 4/4 · XLSTAT 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 CSV, TXT, and other files
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
  • Broad coverage from hypothesis tests to machine learning and Bayesian analysis
  • Integrates with Excel, R, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Offers free access plus desktop and cloud deployment options
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
  • XLSTAT-Cloud provides a smaller feature set than the desktop product
  • Advanced capabilities are divided across multiple paid plans
  • Support channels are limited to documentation
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…

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XLSTAT is a statistical analysis add-in for Microsoft Excel, designed for researchers, analysts, educators, consultants, and businesses. Its scope covers data preparation, visualization, hypothesis testing, regression, ANOVA, multivariate…

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  1. JASPStatistical Analysis Software 9.0Free plan
  2. XLSTATStatistical Analysis Software 7.6Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  • XLSTAT — where it wins

    • Broad coverage from hypothesis tests to machine learning and Bayesian analysis
    • Integrates with Excel, R, Word, and PowerPoint
    • Offers free access plus desktop and cloud deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • XLSTAT-Cloud provides a smaller feature set than the desktop product
    • Advanced capabilities are divided across multiple paid plans
    • Support channels are limited to documentation
  • JASP9.0/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit JASPFull verdict →
  • XLSTAT7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A broad Excel-based statistics suite with free access, paid tiers, R integration, and AI assistance.

    Visit XLSTATFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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