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JMP vs ProfitWell

JMP logo

JMP

Machine Learning

Desktop statistical and design of experiments software from a SAS subsidiary

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ProfitWell logo

ProfitWell

Business Intelligence

Revenue analytics by Paddle

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: JMP it is a desktop application holding the working table in memory, so a data set that outgrows the workstation has no in-place upgrade path, only a move to a different tool and a different skill set.; ProfitWell profitWell is now part of Paddle and its pricing page redirects to paddle.com, so it is no longer sold or priced independently
  • They diverge on capability: JMP covers Custom design of experiments, ProfitWell covers Free Metrics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which JMP and ProfitWell actually diverge.

Attributes where JMP and ProfitWell differ
AttributeJMPProfitWell
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
PlatformsMac, WindowsWeb, Api
CategoryMachine LearningBusiness Intelligence
Founded19762012

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 JMP

  • Custom design of experiments
  • Linked interactive graphics
  • Analysis platforms
  • Quality and process tools
  • Graph Builder
  • JSL scripting
  • Scoring code export
  • Predictive modelling in JMP Pro

Only in ProfitWell

  • Free Metrics
  • Churn Reduction
  • Price Optimization
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Benchmarking
  • Stripe
  • Chargebee
  • Recurly

What people use each for

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

JMP

  • Planning a physical experiment where each run is expensive, and the question is which twelve runs to perform rather than how to model data you already havenot ProfitWell
  • Process capability and control chart work in a manufacturing quality function that has to produce evidence for a customer or regulatornot ProfitWell
  • Exploratory analysis by an engineer or scientist who will not write code but needs more than a spreadsheetnot ProfitWell
  • Semiconductor, chemical and pharmaceutical development groups where JMP is already the shared language for reporting resultsnot ProfitWell

ProfitWell

  • Subscription revenue metrics and churn reportingnot JMP
  • Recovering failed payments and reducing involuntary churnnot JMP

Where each one falls short

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

JMP

  • It is a desktop application holding the working table in memory, so a data set that outgrows the workstation has no in-place upgrade path, only a move to a different tool and a different skill set.
  • There is no Linux build and no server edition for running analyses, so JMP cannot sit in a scheduled pipeline the way an R or Python script can, and recurring reports depend on a named person running them on a laptop.
  • The predictive modelling capability most buyers mean when they call this machine learning software is in JMP Pro, a separate and more expensive licence, so the base product's price is not the price of the thing being evaluated.
  • JSL is proprietary to JMP, so the scripts, add-ins and automation a group accumulates over a decade do not port anywhere and become sunk cost the moment anyone questions the renewal.
  • Deployment ends at exported scoring code with no registry, monitoring or retraining, so a model that runs in production is maintained by another team in another language and steadily diverges from the version the analyst still has open.

ProfitWell

  • ProfitWell is now part of Paddle and its pricing page redirects to paddle.com, so it is no longer sold or priced independently
  • Reaching any figure requires going through Paddle's own pricing rather than a ProfitWell rate card

Pricing, plan by plan

JMP

Free
  • TrialFree
    • 30-day trial
    • Full features
  • JMP$1785/year
    • Core JMP
    • Standard features

ProfitWell

Free
  • Free MetricsFree
    • Revenue Metrics
    • Dashboards
    • Basic Reports
  • RetainFree
    • Churn Reduction
    • Payment Recovery
    • Custom Pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose JMP if

  • You need custom design of experiments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, Windows.
  • You also want linked interactive graphics.
JMP review

Choose ProfitWell if

  • You need free metrics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want churn reduction.
ProfitWell review

Questions people ask

Is JMP or ProfitWell better?
Neither clearly leads. JMP starts at Free and ProfitWell at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, JMP or ProfitWell?
JMP starts at Free and ProfitWell at Free.
Does JMP or ProfitWell run on more platforms?
JMP runs on Mac, Windows. ProfitWell runs on Web, Api.
Can I use JMP for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is JMP best used for?
JMP is most often used for planning a physical experiment where each run is expensive, and the question is which twelve runs to perform rather than how to model data you already have, process capability and control chart work in a manufacturing quality function that has to produce evidence for a customer or regulator, exploratory analysis by an engineer or scientist who will not write code but needs more than a spreadsheet, semiconductor, chemical and pharmaceutical development groups where jmp is already the shared language for reporting results. Of those, planning a physical experiment where each run is expensive, and the question is which twelve runs to perform rather than how to model data you already have and process capability and control chart work in a manufacturing quality function that has to produce evidence for a customer or regulator are not what ProfitWell is typically brought in for.
What can JMP do that ProfitWell cannot?
JMP covers Custom design of experiments, Linked interactive graphics, Analysis platforms, Quality and process tools. ProfitWell covers Free Metrics, Churn Reduction, Price Optimization, Revenue Recognition.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

JMP: Is JMP the same thing as SAS?

No. JMP is a separate desktop product from a SAS subsidiary, with its own interface, its own scripting language and its own licence. Knowing SAS does not transfer to it beyond the statistics.

ProfitWell: Is ProfitWell still available as a standalone product?

ProfitWell has been integrated into Paddle. The ProfitWell Metrics analytics tool is now part of Paddle's suite and is available at no cost.

Source
JMP: Do I need JMP Pro?

If you want cross validation, penalised regression, boosted trees or neural networks, yes. The base edition covers classical statistics, graphics and design of experiments well and stops short of predictive modelling.

ProfitWell: What is Paddle's standard pricing model?

Paddle charges 5% plus 50 cents per checkout transaction on its standard pay-as-you-go plan. Custom pricing is available for products under $10 or for customers requiring invoicing.

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JMP: Does it run on Linux?

No. Windows and macOS only, as an installed application.

ProfitWell: What is included in Paddle's all-inclusive pricing?

Paddle's standard plan includes tax and compliance, unified billing, churn prevention tools, fraud protection, and 24/7 customer support. No separate monthly or hidden fees apply.

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JMP: Can I put a JMP model into production?

Only by exporting the scoring formula as SQL, C, Python or similar and running it in another system. JMP itself does not serve, monitor or retrain models.

ProfitWell: What is the minimum spend required for Paddle's enterprise plan?

Paddle offers custom enterprise pricing with negotiated rates for scaling and established businesses. Customers receive tailored pricing aligned with their business model and access to premium support and advisory services.

Source
JMP: Who actually uses it?

Process and quality engineers, and scientists in R&D, particularly in semiconductor, chemicals, pharmaceutical and medical device work. It is not usually chosen by data engineering or platform teams.

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