MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing environment for analysing data, developing algorithms and creating models. Desktop licensing, toolboxes and the limited free MATLAB Online basic service have different access conditions. Learn more about MATLAB
Who should take a closer look?Engineers, researchers and analysts who need programmable numerical methods and can specify the required toolboxes, computing environment and delivery format.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Matrix and array-based numerical computation
- ✓Scripts, live scripts and data visualisation
- ✓App development and add-on toolbox workflows
Free limited Online basic accessMATLAB Online basic provides 20 hours per calendar month with a MathWorks Account. This is separate from a paid desktop licence or a time-limited trial.
Wolfram Mathematica is a technical computing environment that combines symbolic and numerical computation, visualisation and Wolfram Language notebooks. Select the licence for the person, organisation and deployment that will use the work. Learn more about Wolfram Mathematica
Who should take a closer look?Researchers, engineers and technical users developing notebook-based calculations, symbolic models and programmable visualisations.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Symbolic and numerical computation
- ✓Wolfram Language programming and notebooks
- ✓Technical visualisation and data analysis
Paid software; trial availableMathematica is paid software with a trial route. Existing organisational access may be available; a trial is not a permanent free licence.
IBM SPSS Statistics is statistical analysis software for data preparation, testing, modelling and reporting. Its trial, Base Subscription, optional add-ons and traditional editions do not have identical commercial scope. Learn more about IBM SPSS Statistics
Who should take a closer look?Analysts and research teams needing a statistical application with a defined procedure list, repeatable analysis and an appropriate licence package.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Data preparation and descriptive statistics
- ✓Statistical tests, regression and predictive modelling
- ✓Tables, charts and R/Python extensibility
Paid software; 14-day trialIBM documents a 14-day trial beginning immediately after registration, with one trial per 365 days. Ongoing use requires the appropriate licence or existing institutional access.
Stata is a statistical software package for data management, analysis, graphics and reproducible research. BE, SE and MP editions differ in capacity and multiprocessing arrangements, while licence term and user access are separate choices. Learn more about Stata
Who should take a closer look?Researchers and analysts who need repeatable statistical work and can specify dataset size, model requirements and the people authorised to run it.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Statistical analysis and data management
- ✓Programmable commands and reproducible research
- ✓Graphics, reporting and table generation
Paid licensed softwareStata is licensed commercial software. Check academic, student or institutional access separately; the availability of learning material does not create a permanent free software entitlement.
Minitab Statistical Software provides analysis and visualisation for statistical work, quality and process improvement. Confirm the specific subscription, modules and desktop or browser experience rather than treating every Minitab product as one package. Learn more about Minitab Statistical Software
Who should take a closer look?Quality, process and analytical teams selecting repeatable statistical methods and outputs for an agreed improvement or research task.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Statistical tests, regression and visualisation
- ✓Control charts, capability and measurement-system analysis
- ✓Design of experiments and quality-improvement workflows
Paid subscription; trial availableMinitab offers time-limited evaluation. Its software subscription FAQ states a 14-day trial from activation; check the actual product and trial route, including Solution Center, before starting.
R is a free software language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. It provides programmable data analysis and can be extended with packages; editors, hosting and managed services are separate choices. Learn more about R
Who should take a closer look?Analysts and research teams who can maintain code, package dependencies and reproducible data-analysis workflows.
Capabilities to explore
- ✓Statistical computing and programmable data analysis
- ✓Graphics and publication-oriented visualisation
- ✓Extensible packages and script-based workflows
Free open-source softwareThe R Project distributes R as free software under the GNU GPL. Separate packages, IDEs and hosted services can have their own conditions and costs.
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