Head-to-head · Statistical Analysis Software
SAS/STAT vs JMP
SAS/STAT leads on 0 checks, JMP 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 scoreSAS/STAT · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly JMP
SAS/STAT scores higher on our rubric for statistical analysis software: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
On deployment, SAS/STAT gives you Both where JMP offers Desktop.
SAS/STAT is the better fit for organizations needing deep SAS statistical procedures. JMP is the better fit for interactive quality and experimental analysis.
- SAS/STAT fits best
Organizations needing deep SAS statistical procedures
- JMP fits best
Interactive quality and experimental analysis
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Side by side
| Feature | SAS/STAT 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | JMP 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #7 in Statistical Analysis Software | #8 in Statistical Analysis Software |
| Best for | Organizations needing deep SAS statistical procedures | Interactive quality and experimental analysis |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SAS/STAT 3/4 · JMP 3/4 | ||
| Statistical tests | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regression models | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scripting support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Bayesian analysis | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Both | Desktop |
| Data import formats | Not checked yet | Excel, text files, PDF, SPSS, SAS data sets, XML, JSON, SQL databases, Google Sheets, HDF5, R, MATLAB, Internet or remote computer, PI Server |
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| Our verdict | SAS/STAT is statistical analysis software for researchers, analysts and organizations that need a broad set of formal procedures. Its scope spans analysis of variance, linear models, regression, Bayesian inference, categorical data,… Read the review → |
JMP is desktop statistical analysis software for scientists, engineers, researchers, and organizations. It combines interactive data visualization with data cleaning and preparation, statistical modeling, regression, experimental design,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SAS/STAT — where it wins
- Covers ANOVA, regression, Bayesian, survival and missing-data methods
- Includes predictive modeling, categorical analysis and customizable charts
- Supports statistical work across small datasets and large-scale modeling
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation instead of a posted rate
- Broad procedure coverage may exceed the needs of simple analyses
- Proprietary licensing does not support open-source distribution models
JMP — where it wins
- Interactive visualization, preparation, modeling, and statistical testing
- Design of experiments, reliability, and quality engineering analysis
- SAS, MATLAB, R, and Python integrations with scripting support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Desktop deployment limits access to Windows and macOS
- Annual per-user subscription may not suit occasional analysts
- SAS/STAT8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad SAS toolkit for organizations that need advanced statistical procedures.
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A mature desktop option for interactive quality and experimental analysis.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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