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IBM SPSS vs Minitab

IBM SPSS logo

IBM SPSS

Machine Learning & Data Science

Statistical analysis software for data science

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Minitab logo

Minitab

Machine Learning & Data Science

Statistical software for quality improvement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IBM SPSS add-on packages are priced separately from the base subscription, and the promotional 45% discount on them excludes renewals; Minitab pricing is by quote only: the pricing page is an inquiry form and publishes no rate, no seat price and no minimum
  • They diverge on capability: IBM SPSS covers Predictive modeling, Minitab covers Quality tools.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IBM SPSS and Minitab actually diverge.

Attributes where IBM SPSS and Minitab differ
AttributeIBM SPSSMinitab
PlatformsLinux, Mac, WindowsMac, Windows, Web
Founded19111972

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Machine Learning & Data Science).

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 IBM SPSS

  • Predictive modeling
  • Data visualization
  • Survey analysis
  • Decision trees
  • SQL databases
  • Linux support

Only in Minitab

  • Quality tools
  • Regression analysis
  • Control charts
  • Design of experiments
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Statistical analysis
  • Python
  • R
  • Excel
  • Mac support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

IBM SPSS

  • Statistical testing and regression analysis for academic and market researchnot Minitab
  • Predictive modelling and forecasting without writing codenot Minitab

Minitab

  • Statistical analysis and hypothesis testing for quality engineeringnot IBM SPSS
  • Six Sigma and process improvement studies with control chartsnot IBM SPSS
  • Design of experiments and capability analysisnot IBM SPSS

Where each one falls short

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

IBM SPSS

  • Add-on packages are priced separately from the base subscription, and the promotional 45% discount on them excludes renewals
  • Subscription cost renews at the then current price at the end of the first year, so the advertised rate applies to the first term only
  • Prices shown are described by IBM as indicative, vary by country and exclude applicable taxes and duties
  • Extended access periods of 12 months or more are handled as tailored pricing rather than a published rate
  • Advanced statistics, custom tables, decision trees and forecasting are separate add-ons rather than part of the base product

Minitab

  • Pricing is by quote only: the pricing page is an inquiry form and publishes no rate, no seat price and no minimum
  • Obtaining a price requires submitting contact details and waiting for a sales representative

Pricing, plan by plan

IBM SPSS

Free
  • TrialFree
    • 14-day trial
    • Full features
  • Base$99/month
    • Core statistics
    • Data management

Minitab

Free
  • TrialFree
    • 7-day trial
    • Full features
  • Single User$29/month
    • Full Minitab
    • All features

Which should you pick?

Choose IBM SPSS if

  • You need predictive modeling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
  • You also want data visualization.
IBM SPSS review

Choose Minitab if

  • You need quality tools.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, Windows, Web.
  • You also want regression analysis.
Minitab review

Questions people ask

Is IBM SPSS or Minitab better?
Neither clearly leads. IBM SPSS starts at Free and Minitab at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IBM SPSS or Minitab?
IBM SPSS starts at Free and Minitab at Free.
Does IBM SPSS or Minitab run on more platforms?
IBM SPSS runs on Linux, Mac, Windows. Minitab runs on Mac, Windows, Web.
Can I use IBM SPSS for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is IBM SPSS best used for?
IBM SPSS is most often used for statistical testing and regression analysis for academic and market research, predictive modelling and forecasting without writing code. Of those, statistical testing and regression analysis for academic and market research and predictive modelling and forecasting without writing code are not what Minitab is typically brought in for.
What can IBM SPSS do that Minitab cannot?
IBM SPSS covers Predictive modeling, Data visualization, Survey analysis, Decision trees. Minitab covers Quality tools, Regression analysis, Control charts, Design of experiments. Both handle Statistical analysis, Python, R, Excel.
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