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Neptune.ai vs Stata

Neptune.ai logo

Neptune.ai

Machine Learning

Metadata store for MLOps

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Stata logo

Stata

Machine Learning

Data science software for research professionals

From
$48/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Neptune.ai has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Neptune.ai free tier limited to 100 hours per month, exhausted quickly with serious ML work; Stata the entry Stata/BE edition is capped at 2,048 variables and 798 independent variables in a model
  • They diverge on capability: Neptune.ai covers Experiment tracking, Stata covers Statistical analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Neptune.ai and Stata actually diverge.

Attributes where Neptune.ai and Stata differ
AttributeNeptune.aiStata
Starting priceFree$48/year
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hostedLinux, Mac, Windows
Founded20171985

Identical on both: 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 Neptune.ai

  • Experiment tracking
  • Model registry
  • Metadata logging
  • Comparison views
  • Custom dashboards
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Keras

Only in Stata

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

Both cover

  • Linux support
  • Mac support
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Neptune.ai

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

Stata

  • Statistical analysis and data analysisnot Neptune.ai
  • Econometric modelingnot Neptune.ai
  • Biostatistics and epidemiologynot Neptune.ai
  • Academic and research data analysisnot Neptune.ai

Where each one falls short

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

Neptune.ai

  • Free tier limited to 100 hours per month, exhausted quickly with serious ML work
  • Lacks hyperparameter sweeps compared to Weights and Biases
  • No pipeline orchestration or broader MLOps lifecycle management
  • Dashboard visualization limitations - automatic resizing affects visualization order and size
  • Cloud-based SaaS only (as of last available service) requires internet connectivity

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

Neptune.ai

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Neptune.ai review.

Stata

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Neptune.ai if

  • You need experiment tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted.
  • You also want model registry.
Neptune.ai 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 Neptune.ai or Stata better?
Neither clearly leads. Neptune.ai starts at Free and Stata at $48/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Neptune.ai or Stata?
Neptune.ai has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Neptune.ai and $48/year for Stata.
Does Neptune.ai or Stata run on more platforms?
Neptune.ai runs on Web, Self-hosted. Stata runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.
Can I use Neptune.ai for free?
Yes. Neptune.ai has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Stata starts at $48/year.
What is Neptune.ai best used for?
Neptune.ai is most often used for machine learning, data analysis, model training, predictive analytics. Of those, machine learning and data analysis are not what Stata is typically brought in for.
What can Neptune.ai do that Stata cannot?
Neptune.ai covers Experiment tracking, Model registry, Metadata logging, Comparison views. Stata covers Statistical analysis, Data management, Graphics, Econometrics. Both handle Linux support, Mac support, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Neptune.ai: Does Neptune.ai support self-hosting?

Yes. Neptune can be self-hosted on a Kubernetes cluster with ClickHouse, MySQL, and Redis dependencies, allowing organizations to maintain full data control.

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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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Neptune.ai: What machine learning frameworks does Neptune integrate with?

Neptune integrates with PyTorch, TensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, XGBoost, LightGBM, Hugging Face Transformers, and Optuna for hyperparameter optimization.

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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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Neptune.ai: What is the cost for a team of 10 data scientists?

Neptune's Team plan costs $49 per user per month, resulting in $490/month for 10 users, comparable to Weights and Biases at $50/user.

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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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Neptune.ai: When is Neptune.ai shutting down?

Neptune.ai is shutting down its external SaaS service on March 5, 2026, following its acquisition by OpenAI in December 2025. Customers must export and migrate data before that date.

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