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Alteryx vs Stata

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Alteryx

Machine Learning

Analytics automation platform

From
$250/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stata logo

Stata

Machine Learning

Data science software for research professionals

From
$48/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Alteryx starter is $250 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional and Enterprise editions are quote-only; Stata the entry Stata/BE edition is capped at 2,048 variables and 798 independent variables in a model
  • They diverge on capability: Alteryx covers Data preparation, Stata covers Statistical analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alteryx and Stata actually diverge.

Attributes where Alteryx and Stata differ
AttributeAlteryxStata
Starting price$250/month$48/year
PlatformsWindows, WebLinux, Mac, Windows
Founded19971985

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Machine Learning).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Alteryx

  • Data preparation
  • Data blending
  • Predictive analytics
  • Spatial analytics
  • Reporting
  • R
  • Snowflake
  • AWS

Only in Stata

  • Statistical analysis
  • Data management
  • Graphics
  • Econometrics
  • Survey analysis
  • ODBC
  • Excel
  • SAS

Both cover

  • Python
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Alteryx

  • Data preparation and building AI-ready datasetsnot Stata
  • Predictive analytics without writing codenot Stata
  • Automating and orchestrating repeatable analytics workflowsnot Stata
  • Enterprise reporting with governed, reusable logicnot Stata
  • Connecting to Snowflake, Databricks and cloud warehouses alongside on-premises systemsnot Stata

Stata

  • Statistical analysis and data analysisnot Alteryx
  • Econometric modelingnot Alteryx
  • Biostatistics and epidemiologynot Alteryx
  • Academic and research data analysisnot Alteryx

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Alteryx

  • Starter is $250 per user per month billed annually, and the Professional and Enterprise editions are quote-only
  • Automation runs are metered, with 50 included on Starter and 15,000 on Professional, and more must be bought
  • Cost depends on three separate dimensions at once: edition, user role and automation capacity
  • Advanced analytics, governance and orchestration are withheld from the entry edition

Stata

  • The entry Stata/BE edition is capped at 2,048 variables and 798 independent variables in a model
  • Raising the variable limit to 32,767 requires Stata/SE and 120,000 requires Stata/MP
  • Stata/MP is licensed by core count, so 2 core and 4 core licences are priced separately
  • Student licences require proof of enrolment at a degree granting institution
  • Stata/MP is not sold on a 6 month student term
  • Perpetual student licences cost several times the annual price, for example $298 against $94 for Stata/BE

Pricing, plan by plan

Alteryx

$250/month
  • Starter Edition$250/month
    • 1-10 users
    • 50 automation runs included
    • Cloud only
  • Professional Edition$null/month
    • Basic and Full users
    • 15,000 automation runs included
    • Cloud and desktop deployment
  • Enterprise Edition$null/month
    • All user types
    • 15,000 automation runs included
    • All deployment options

Stata

$48/year
  • Stata/BE$48/year
    • Basic edition
    • Core features
  • Stata/SE$295/year
    • Standard edition
    • Larger datasets

Which should you pick?

Choose Alteryx if

  • You need data preparation.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want data blending.
Alteryx review

Choose Stata if

  • You need statistical analysis.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
  • You also want data management.
Stata review

Questions people ask

Is Alteryx or Stata better?
Neither clearly leads. Alteryx starts at $250/month and Stata at $48/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alteryx or Stata?
Alteryx starts at $250/month and Stata at $48/year.
Does Alteryx or Stata run on more platforms?
Alteryx runs on Windows, Web. Stata runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.
What is Alteryx best used for?
Alteryx is most often used for data preparation and building ai-ready datasets, predictive analytics without writing code, automating and orchestrating repeatable analytics workflows, enterprise reporting with governed, reusable logic. Of those, data preparation and building ai-ready datasets and predictive analytics without writing code are not what Stata is typically brought in for.
What can Alteryx do that Stata cannot?
Alteryx covers Data preparation, Data blending, Predictive analytics, Spatial analytics. Stata covers Statistical analysis, Data management, Graphics, Econometrics. Both handle Python, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Alteryx: How much does Alteryx Starter cost?

Alteryx Starter Edition costs $250 USD per user per month when billed annually, for teams of 1-10 users.

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Stata: How much does Stata cost?

Stata does not publish specific pricing on its website. Customers must use the 'Order Stata' or 'Request a quote' functions to obtain pricing. StataNow is available as a subscription option, but specific monthly or annual costs are not displayed publicly.

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Alteryx: Is there a free trial for Alteryx?

Yes, Alteryx offers a 30-day free trial to evaluate the platform before committing to a paid plan.

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Stata: What are the differences between Stata editions?

Stata offers multiple editions including Stata/BE and Stata/MP, with different capabilities and performance characteristics. Edition selection affects pricing, but specific comparisons and costs require requesting a quote.

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Alteryx: What differentiates Alteryx Professional from Starter?

Professional Edition supports both Basic and Full user roles, includes 15,000 automation runs, offers cloud and desktop deployment, connects to 100+ data sources, and enables advanced data preparation and macros. Professional and Enterprise editions require contacting sales for pricing.

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Stata: Does Stata offer a subscription model?

Yes, StataNow is offered as a subscription option that delivers new features immediately upon release. However, specific pricing for StataNow subscriptions is not published on the website.

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