Machine Learning & Data Science · head to head
Stata vs BentoML
Stata
Machine Learning & Data Science
Data science software for research professionals
- From
- $48/year
- Rated
- -
BentoML
Machine Learning & Data Science
Build production-ready ML applications
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only BentoML 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; BentoML core BentoML framework is Apache 2.0 and free, but the managed BentoCloud enterprise tier has no published pricing: the README instructs buyers to sign up for personal access or contact sales for enterprise use, with no rate card shown.
- They diverge on capability: Stata covers Statistical analysis, BentoML covers Model packaging.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Stata and BentoML actually diverge.
Identical on both: platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows), 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 Stata
- Statistical analysis
- Data management
- Graphics
- Econometrics
- Survey analysis
- Python
- ODBC
- Excel
Only in BentoML
- Model packaging
- REST API generation
- Adaptive batching
- Multi-framework support
- Container deployment
- PyTorch
- TensorFlow
- scikit-learn
Both cover
- Linux support
- Mac support
- Windows support
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 BentoML
- Reproducible research with do files and logsnot BentoML
- Teaching quantitative methods to studentsnot BentoML
BentoML
- 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
BentoML
- Core BentoML framework is Apache 2.0 and free, but the managed BentoCloud enterprise tier has no published pricing: the README instructs buyers to sign up for personal access or contact sales for enterprise use, with no rate card shown.
Pricing, plan by plan
Stata
$48/year- Stata/BE$48/year
- Basic edition
- Core features
- Stata/SE$295/year
- Standard edition
- Larger datasets
BentoML
Free- Open SourceFree
- Model packaging
- API creation
- Local serving
- BentoCloudFree
- Managed deployment
- Auto-scaling
- Monitoring
Which should you pick?
Choose Stata if
- You need statistical analysis.
- You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
- You also want data management.
Choose BentoML if
- You need model packaging.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
- You also want rest api generation.
Questions people ask
- Is Stata or BentoML better?
- Neither clearly leads. Stata starts at $48/year and BentoML at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Stata or BentoML?
- BentoML has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $48/year for Stata and Free for BentoML.
- Does Stata or BentoML run on more platforms?
- Both run on Linux, Mac, Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use BentoML for free?
- Yes. BentoML 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 BentoML is typically brought in for.
- What can Stata do that BentoML cannot?
- Stata covers Statistical analysis, Data management, Graphics, Econometrics. BentoML covers Model packaging, REST API generation, Adaptive batching, Multi-framework support. Both handle Linux support, Mac support, Windows support.