Softwr

Software · head to head

Minitab vs JMP

Minitab logo

Minitab

Software

Statistical software for quality improvement

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
JMP logo

JMP

Software

Statistical discovery software from SAS

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Minitab pricing is by quote only: the pricing page is an inquiry form and publishes no rate, no seat price and no minimum; JMP the Internet Archive's capture of JMP's homepage on 13 January 2020 named five distinct editions, JMP, JMP Live, JMP Pro, JMP Clinical, and JMP Genomics, each targeting a different analysis use case, with no price figure published for any.
  • They diverge on capability: Minitab covers Statistical analysis, JMP covers Interactive statistics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Minitab and JMP actually diverge.

Attributes where Minitab and JMP differ
AttributeMinitabJMP
PlatformsMac, Windows, WebMac, Windows
Founded19721976

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Minitab

  • Statistical analysis
  • Quality tools
  • Regression analysis
  • Control charts
  • Web support

Only in JMP

  • Interactive statistics
  • Dynamic visualization
  • Predictive modeling
  • Quality control
  • SAS
  • MATLAB

Both cover

  • Design of experiments
  • Excel
  • Python
  • R
  • Mac support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Minitab

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

JMP

  • Machine learningnot Minitab
  • Data analysisnot Minitab
  • Model trainingnot Minitab
  • Predictive analyticsnot Minitab

Where each one falls short

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

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

JMP

  • The Internet Archive's capture of JMP's homepage on 13 January 2020 named five distinct editions, JMP, JMP Live, JMP Pro, JMP Clinical, and JMP Genomics, each targeting a different analysis use case, with no price figure published for any.

Pricing, plan by plan

Minitab

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

JMP

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Minitab if

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

Choose JMP if

  • You need interactive statistics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, Windows.
  • You also want dynamic visualization.
JMP review

Questions people ask

Is Minitab or JMP better?
Neither clearly leads. Minitab starts at Free and JMP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Minitab or JMP?
Minitab starts at Free and JMP at Free.
Does Minitab or JMP run on more platforms?
Minitab runs on Mac, Windows, Web. JMP runs on Mac, Windows.
Can I use Minitab for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Minitab best used for?
Minitab is most often used for statistical analysis and hypothesis testing for quality engineering, six sigma and process improvement studies with control charts, design of experiments and capability analysis. Of those, statistical analysis and hypothesis testing for quality engineering and six sigma and process improvement studies with control charts are not what JMP is typically brought in for.
What can Minitab do that JMP cannot?
Minitab covers Statistical analysis, Quality tools, Regression analysis, Control charts. JMP covers Interactive statistics, Dynamic visualization, Predictive modeling, Quality control. Both handle Design of experiments, Excel, Python, R.
ShareXLinkedInRedditWhatsAppEmail

Related pages

More on Minitab

More on JMP

Keep looking

Other head to heads