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Stata vs AWS SageMaker

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Stata

Software

Data science software for research professionals

From
$48/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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AWS SageMaker

Software

Build, train, and deploy machine learning models at scale

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only AWS SageMaker has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Stata the entry Stata/BE edition is capped at 2,048 variables and 798 independent variables in a model; AWS SageMaker vendor lock-in to AWS ecosystem makes migration to other platforms difficult
  • They diverge on capability: Stata covers Statistical analysis, AWS SageMaker covers Jupyter notebooks.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Stata and AWS SageMaker actually diverge.

Attributes where Stata and AWS SageMaker differ
AttributeStataAWS SageMaker
Starting price$48/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsLinux, Mac, WindowsWeb
Founded19852006

Identical on both: 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 Stata

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

Only in AWS SageMaker

  • Jupyter notebooks
  • Built-in algorithms
  • Automatic model tuning
  • One-click deployment
  • Model monitoring
  • S3
  • Lambda
  • Step Functions

What people use each for

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

Stata

  • Statistical analysis and econometrics on panel and survey datanot AWS SageMaker
  • Reproducible research with do files and logsnot AWS SageMaker
  • Teaching quantitative methods to studentsnot AWS SageMaker

AWS SageMaker

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

AWS SageMaker

  • Vendor lock-in to AWS ecosystem makes migration to other platforms difficult
  • Opaque pricing can lead to unexpected expenses like forgotten EBS volume charges
  • Does not include native job scheduling, requiring Lambda or EventBridge integration

Pricing, plan by plan

Stata

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

AWS SageMaker

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the AWS SageMaker review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Stata if

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

Choose AWS SageMaker if

  • You need jupyter notebooks.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want built-in algorithms.
AWS SageMaker review

Questions people ask

Is Stata or AWS SageMaker better?
Neither clearly leads. Stata starts at $48/year and AWS SageMaker at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Stata or AWS SageMaker?
AWS SageMaker has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $48/year for Stata and Free for AWS SageMaker.
Does Stata or AWS SageMaker run on more platforms?
Stata runs on Linux, Mac, Windows. AWS SageMaker runs on Web.
Can I use AWS SageMaker for free?
Yes. AWS SageMaker has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Stata starts at $48/year.
What is Stata best used for?
Stata is most often used for statistical analysis and econometrics on panel and survey data, reproducible research with do files and logs, teaching quantitative methods to students. Of those, statistical analysis and econometrics on panel and survey data and reproducible research with do files and logs are not what AWS SageMaker is typically brought in for.
What can Stata do that AWS SageMaker cannot?
Stata covers Statistical analysis, Data management, Graphics, Econometrics. AWS SageMaker covers Jupyter notebooks, Built-in algorithms, Automatic model tuning, One-click deployment.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

AWS SageMaker: What is AWS SageMaker used for?

AWS SageMaker is a machine learning service for building, training, and deploying ML models at scale. It provides tools for data preparation, model training, inference endpoints, and performance optimization.

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AWS SageMaker: How is AWS SageMaker priced?

SageMaker uses pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront costs or long-term commitments. Pricing starts at $0.04 per hour for basic notebook instances and scales based on instance type. ML Savings Plans offer up to 64% off with hourly spend commitments.

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AWS SageMaker: Does AWS SageMaker have a free tier?

Yes, the free tier includes 250 hours of notebook usage, 50 hours of training, and 125 hours of hosting on ml.t3.medium instances during the first two months.

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