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Stata
Data science software for research professionals
As of 30 August 2026, Stata starts at $48/year. Stata is a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides data management, statistical analysis, graphics, simulations, regression, and custom. Softwr lists it under Machine Learning. Stata is made by StataCorp, launched in 1985, available on Linux, macOS, Windows.
Overview
What Stata does
Stata is a complete, integrated statistical software package that provides data management, statistical analysis, graphics, simulations, regression, and custom programming. It is widely used in economics, sociology, political science, and medical research.
What people use it for
- Statistical analysis and data analysis
- Econometric modeling
- Biostatistics and epidemiology
- Academic and research data analysis
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about 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
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Pricing
What Stata costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Stata/BE
$48 /yr
- Basic edition
- Core features
Stata/SE
$295 /yr
- Standard edition
- Larger datasets
Capabilities
Features
Statistical analysis
Data management
Graphics
Econometrics
Survey analysis
Python
Integration with Python
ODBC
Integration with ODBC
Excel
Integration with Excel
SAS
Integration with SAS
Linux support
Available on linux
Mac support
Available on mac
Windows support
Available on windows
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Stata
- Company
- StataCorp
- Based in
- College Station, Texas
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